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Living in El Sobrante

El Sobrante is one of the cities recorded in the United States. El Sobrante had a population of 14,779 at the end of 2020. An unemployment rate of 5.43% was measured at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 5,064 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 64% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 94% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to El Sobrante?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in El Sobrante.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for El Sobrante yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,912 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in El Sobrante?

The median gross salary is about 4,159 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in El Sobrante?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.43 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in El Sobrante is 5.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10El Sobrante 5.4%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,159 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.43 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to El Sobrante. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in El Sobrante. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

El Sobrante was 21 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCCR3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for El Sobrante. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in El Sobrante.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 9.8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 9.7°C in January and 23°C in July. El Sobrante's monthly precipitation totalled 81.5 mm in January and 0 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in El Sobrante?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 9.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 9.81 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData6
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
El Sobrante average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
El Sobrante average monthly precipitation, mm025507510082815828134012184181JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
El Sobrante annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.8PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in El Sobrante is 9.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–10El Sobrante 9.833 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.81 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData6Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.2 · Feb 16.7 · Mar 19.3 · Apr 21.8 · May 25.3 · Jun 29 · Jul 31.1 · Aug 31 · Sep 29.6 · Oct 25.6 · Nov 18.9 · Dec 14.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI7Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.1 · Feb 6.6 · Mar 8.1 · Apr 9.5 · May 11.7 · Jun 13.9 · Jul 14.8 · Aug 15.2 · Sep 14.3 · Oct 11.4 · Nov 7.3 · Dec 4.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.7 · Feb 11.6 · Mar 13.7 · Apr 15.6 · May 18.5 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23 · Aug 23.1 · Sep 22 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 13.1 · Dec 9.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.5 · Feb 81 · Mar 57.5 · Apr 28.4 · May 12.9 · Jun 4 · Jul 0 · Aug 0.5 · Sep 1.6 · Oct 18.4 · Nov 41 · Dec 80.8 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M332.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm407.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul31.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature16.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Gloversville14,782 residentsPrinceton Meadows14,776 residentsGlendale14,795 residentsDepew14,801 residentsCherry Hill Mall14,805 residentsJericho14,808 residents

Population and city profile

El Sobrante covered an area of 8 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 2,031.9 people per km².

How many people live in El Sobrante?

The published population was 14,779 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
El Sobrante residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport65.7%Foreign residents34.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area8.02 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share31.08 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents5,064 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density2,032 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population14,779 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is El Sobrante a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker33%strong on work, weak on safety · range 22–44%
Skilled employee40%strong on work, weak on safety · range 30–50%
Student39%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 27–51%
Family35%strong on family, weak on safety · range 23–47%
Retirement38%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 24–52%
Foreign residents5,064 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population14,779 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,912 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,159 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.43 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean9.81 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in El Sobrante when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in El Sobrante?

The published population was 14,779 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in El Sobrante?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 9.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in El Sobrante?

The median gross salary is about 4,159 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in El Sobrante?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in El Sobrante?

5,064 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is El Sobrante a good place to live?

El Sobrante may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). El Sobrante, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/el-sobrante/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {El Sobrante, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/el-sobrante/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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