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Salinas, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
161,993
Population
6,887/sq mi density
$89,150
Median Income
$28,813 per capita
$610,900
Home Value
$735,950 Zillow
$1,923
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
324 sunny days/yr
498
Violent Crime/100K
2,251 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,150 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$610,900 home value, $1,923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$610,900
117% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,923/mo
65% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
44,503
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$610,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$735,950
Median Sale Price
$700,000
Median List Price
$745,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.0%
Owner-Occupied
53.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,923/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,573/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
18 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
31
Price Drops
22.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$541
Active Inventory
57
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $610,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $735,950 |
| Median Sale Price | $700,000 |
| Median List Price | $745,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $541 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,923 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,573 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.8% |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Active Inventory | 57 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $541 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 44,503 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |