Salinas, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
161,993
Population
6,887/sq mi density
$89,150
Median Income
$28,813 per capita
$610,900
Home Value
$748,418 Zillow
$1,923
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
532
Violent Crime/100K
1,735 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$89,150 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$610,900 home value, $1,923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Colleges & Universities in Salinas (4)
Hartnell College
Public · Associate's · 11,487 students
In-state: $1,404 Out-state: $8,994
Central Coast College
Private For-Profit · Associate's · 785 students
Waynes College of Beauty
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 72 students