Monterey, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
29,772 Population
$104,110 Median Income
$1,003,300 Home Value
$2,288 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
403 Violent Crime / 100K
37.1 yrs Median Age
54.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
4.7
Economy
1.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population29,772
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,442/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 67.0%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$104,110
Per Capita Income$62,541
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate8.0%
County GDP$38,345M

Housing

1.2/5
Home Value (Census)$1,003,300
Zillow Value$1,143,224
Median Rent$2,288
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,684

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Depression21.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime403/100K
Property Crime3,584/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft231.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul52° / 60°
Rain20 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality3.81
Libraries (County)28

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute19 min
Work From Home20.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations29

How Monterey Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$104,110
Home Value$1,003,300
Median Rent$2,288
Poverty Rate8.0%
Bachelor's Degree+54.4%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime403.3 /100K
Avg Temperature56.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population29,772
Population Density3,442 per sq mi
Median Age37.1 years
Male50.0%
Female50.0%
Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67% Black 3.3% Hispanic 2.2% Other 27.5%
White67.0%
Black or African American3.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races27.5%

Language

English Only76.0%
Spanish Speakers24.0%
English 76% Spanish 24%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.7%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

39% above avg
Median Household Income$104,110
Per Capita Income$62,541
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,180
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$86,133

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate8.0%
Total Establishments (County)15,844
County GDP$38,345M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,118
Healthcare Facilities1,013
Retail Stores1,276
Manufacturing284
Total Establishments15,844

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,118 Healthcare 1,013 Retail 1,276 Manufacturing 284

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$86,133
Avg Property Tax Paid$9,044

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.6 min
Work From Home20.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

256% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,003,300
Zillow Home Value Index$1,143,224

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,097,000
Price Per Sq Ft$714
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops26.4%
Active Inventory53

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied37.9%

Rental Costs

97% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,288
Zillow Rent Index$2,856

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$2,173
1 Bedroom$2,232
2 Bedroom$2,684
3 Bedroom$3,623
4 Bedroom$3,945

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$9,044
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.90%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup72.5%
Premature Death Rate6,114 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access89.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,013
Restaurants (County)1,118

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime403.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape66.6 /100K
Robbery108.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault228.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,584.5 /100K
Burglary582.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,770.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft231.5 /100K
Arson31.6 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)49

Temperature

52°F Jan 60°F Jul
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Average56.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation20.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood
Good Air Days79.8%
Unhealthy Days/Year0

Geography & Location

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Land Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density3,442 per sq mi
Latitude36.6012°
Longitude-121.8831°
County FIPS06053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.6%
D 63.4%

Democrat +29.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.4%
High School+93.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)3.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density3,442 per sq mi
Land Area8.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations29
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)30
Public Libraries (County)28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)49

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