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Gonzales, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
8,526
Population
4,464/sq mi density
$76,060
Median Income
$25,358 per capita
$593,900
Home Value
$620,630 Zillow
$1,570
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
868 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,060 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$593,900 home value, $1,570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$593,900
111% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
35% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,377
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$593,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$620,630
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.9%
Owner-Occupied
42.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,570/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $593,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $620,630 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,570 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,377 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 34.9% |