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Salinas, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
Salinas, CA
At a Glance
How Salinas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salinas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salinas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salinas residents earn a median household income of $89,150 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,813. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salinas is $610,900 , 117% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $735,950. Median rent is $1,923/month, with 32.1% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Salinas reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,251/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Salinas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 62.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salinas has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.