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Welcome to Soquel

Ask people why they live in Soquel, and they’ll mention the friendly residents, the fresh air, and the little hometown neighborhoods sprinkled among the piney woods. There’s even a white-steepled church on the corner, and don’t miss many antique shops and emporiums where little historical treasures can be found.
 
Visitors are always impressed with the concentration of fine restaurants in tiny Soquel. Dining choices range widely and include the Main Street Cafe, which is a Mediterranean eatery serving meals harvested from an onsite garden, and the local favorite El Chipotle Taqueria, which serves up some of the best Mexican food in the area. You can find our Sereno Group Santa Cruz office on Porter Street right next to all these delectable restaurants!
 
The Soquel area is served by the local Soquel Unified School District for elementary school, and many of the local schools boast large parent involvement in the school process. High school-aged students will typically attend Soquel High School in the Santa Cruz City High School District. Soquel High is well known for its fine arts department and offers a Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Singers, and Marching Band along with a theater arts curriculum.
 
Homes in the Soquel area are definitely not "cookie-cutter", and homes sit on lots of all sizes and types in the area. Soquel is located in the 95073 zip code, and the local MLS designates Soquel as MLS Area 46. Below is the historical market data for the city.

Overview for Soquel, CA

10,806 people live in Soquel, where the median age is 41.6 and the average individual income is $55,908. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,806

Total Population

41.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$55,908

Average individual Income

Around Soquel, CA

There's plenty to do around Soquel, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

22
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
10
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chefany's Cakes, Paradise Dogs, and Makse Bar.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 4.84 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.78 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 3.05 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.98 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.23 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.88 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Soquel, CA

Soquel has 4,120 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Soquel do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,806 people call Soquel home. The population density is 2,350.83 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,806

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.6

Median Age

49.73 / 50.27%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,120

Total Households

2.61

Average Household Size

$55,908

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Soquel, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Soquel. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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