King City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,512 Population 3,556/sq mi density
$63,090 Median Income $20,675 per capita
$395,800 Home Value $527,547 Zillow
$1,527 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,090 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$395,800 home value, $1,527/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

King City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,090
16% below
$20,675 per capita
Home Value
$395,800
40% above
Zillow: $527,547
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
31% above
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
50.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How King City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
140%
Rent
131%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is King City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

King City residents earn a median household income of $63,090 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,675. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 King City is $395,800 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,547. Median rent is $1,527/month, with 36.8% 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 1988.

Education

12.9% of adults in King City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 50.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

King City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population13,512
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density3,556/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born41.4%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,090
Per Capita$20,675
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

B
Home Value$395,800
Rent$1,527
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$527,547
Housing Units3,539
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation327 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+50.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries28

Did You Know?

King City was founded in 1886.
The median home in King City was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
41.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.