Monterey, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
29,772 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,110 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,003,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$815 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,174 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monterey County
5
Salinas Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monterey County
5
Salinas Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 50
Feb 2 0 52
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 1 0 55
May 0 0 57
Jun 0 0 60
Jul 0 0 62
Aug 0 0 62
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 0 59
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 2 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, CA State Senate District 17, CA Assembly District 30, CA
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Schools

Bay View Academy
<1 miles, E
Santa Catalina School
1 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Monterey Peninsula College
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Natividad Medical Center
15 miles, E • 3.2 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
23 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
2 miles, SE • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
75 miles, N • 4.6 star
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