Del Rey Oaks, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,556 Population 1,482/sq mi density
$130,909 Median Income $62,855 per capita
$844,000 Home Value $877,755 Zillow
$3,162 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
195 Violent Crime/100K 2,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$130,909 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$844,000 home value, $3,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Del Rey Oaks, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,909
74% above
$62,855 per capita
Home Value
$844,000
199% above
Zillow: $877,755
Median Rent
$3,162/mo
172% above
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
49% below
2,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
26% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Del Rey Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Del Rey Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
174%
Home Value
299%
Rent
272%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
300%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Del Rey Oaks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Del Rey Oaks residents earn a median household income of $130,909 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,855. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Del Rey Oaks is $844,000 , 199% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $877,755. Median rent is $3,162/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Del Rey Oaks reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,602/100K.

Education

42.3% of adults in Del Rey Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Del Rey Oaks has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,556
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,482/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$130,909
Per Capita$62,855
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

B
Home Value$844,000
Rent$3,162
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$877,755
Housing Units704
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent195/100K
Property2,602/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation199 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Del Rey Oaks was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.