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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Santiago Flores

How is Monterey for outdoor activities?

First post here. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $1,003,300 on average. Rent is about $2,288/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Monterey? Downtown has improved a lot...

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nola_alexander

Best and worst neighborhoods in Monterey

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $2,288 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think i...

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Valentina Anderson

Best restaurants in Monterey?

Hi all, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $1,003,300, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,288 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weat...

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nola_alexander

Just moved to Monterey, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 6 months ago and The median home value here is around $1,003,300, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to...

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Emma Cruz

Is Monterey walkable?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,772 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas...

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Anna F.

Worst things about Monterey nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $104,110, which feels pretty solid for the area. Let me know your thoughts.

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Allison Richardson

Career opportunities in Monterey, CA

Curious what people think. With a population of 29,772, Monterey is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,288/month for a decent place. Median household income is $104,110, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

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Waylon Morgan

Day-to-day life in Monterey, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Boston and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,003,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic c...

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Caleb Ortiz

Best apartments in Monterey under ?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,772 people. With a population of 29,772, Monterey is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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Asher Rodriguez

Rent in Monterey getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $2,288/month for a decent place. With a population of 29,772, Monterey is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, som...

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nola_alexander

Is Monterey walkable?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $1,003,300, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Oliver Watson

The good and bad of living in Monterey

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $1,003,300 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Anna Bailey

Rent in Monterey getting crazy

Hi all, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 29,772, Monterey is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

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Asher Rodriguez

Career opportunities in Monterey, CA

Alright, Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey sits at 275.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather ta...

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Luna C.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Monterey

Curious what people think. I've been here for 5 years and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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nola_alexander

Couple moving to Monterey from out of state

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,288 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

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Anna F.

Top 5 things I love about Monterey

Random thought, The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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