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Monterey, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
Monterey, CA
At a Glance
How Monterey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monterey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monterey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monterey residents earn a median household income of $104,110 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,541. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Monterey is $1,003,300 , 256% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,143,224. Median rent is $2,288/month, with 31.9% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Monterey reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,441/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in Monterey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.