There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Soquel, California. This includes 2 facilities in Soquel and 17 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in California range from $33 up to $300, with an average expense running around $125. The per month expense averages roughly $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $45,000, which is over the national average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Soquel can range between $4,000 per month and $6,600 per month. The average cost is $4,850 per month, or around $58,200 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Soquel, California
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- Soquel scores significantly higher than the California average of 71.
- Soquel scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz).
- There are 56 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Tara Home, Soquel Leisure Villa Inc., and Seaview Guest Home.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 107 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 42 golf courses in or around the city, including De Laveaga Golf Course, Seascape Golf Club, and Aptos Par Three Golf Course.
- There are 13 parks near the city center, including Anna Jean Cummings Park, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, and New Brighton Beach State Park.
- There are 31 churches in or near the city, including Congregational Church-Soquel, St Joseph\'s Catholic Community, and Community Church of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 104 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 9 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 86 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.16% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.56% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $106,237, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $70,091, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $44,756, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $58,200 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $103,295 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $30,550 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $54,912 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.63%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Soquel receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Soquel has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Soquel has a sparse population density of 478.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Soquel have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Soquel has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.90%.
Located within Santa Cruz County, Soquel is a small city in California. While the city has 10,154 residents, the surrounding statistical area has a population of 20,301,672. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes about 33% of the overall population.
Soquel has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 83. The city has a median per capita income of $45,000 and a median household income is $70,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.63% and the median home price is $891,000, which is more than the California average of $451,500.
Soquel has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives optimal amounts of rainfall annually. When compared to other cities, Soquel has better than average air quality ratings.