At a Glance
Violent Crime
814/100K
5,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
65.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monterey a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Monterey reports 814 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,608/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Monterey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,207
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty65.4%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$120,657
Housing Units190
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent814/100K
Property5,608/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death15,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation55 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Monterey was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
