At a Glance
Violent Crime
502/100K
2,821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Moss Landing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moss Landing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moss Landing a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Moss Landing reports 502 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,821/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Moss Landing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moss Landing has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Median Age71.5 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,712
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$825,041
Housing Units5
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent502/100K
Property2,821/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+44.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
55.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.