Monterey County
- County in California
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Monterey County
- County in California
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 66 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$516,600
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,495
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Monterey County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault264.8national 282.7
- Murder10.9national 6.1
- Rape40.2national 40.7
- Robbery150.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary476.6national 500.1
- Theft1,496.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft501.1national 284
Residents
Diversity
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Working in Monterey County
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Median Household Income
$71,015
National
$62,843Places to Work in Monterey County
Top Public Schools Serving Monterey County
Top Private Schools Near Monterey County
- grade A+
York School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A+
Robert Louis Stevenson School - Upper Division
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 85 reviews
- grade A+
Santa Catalina School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 85 reviews
- grade A
Palma School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 82 reviews
- grade A
Notre Dame High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 80 reviews
Top Places to Live in Monterey County
Monterey County Reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 66 reviews
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Overall, living in Monterey County has been incredible because everything is so close together and accessible. Being a military family, it is difficult to find a place to truly settle but Monterey County is more than comfortable. Hospitals, gas stations, restaurants, and the beach are no more than five minutes away from our house. Community College is free for residents and is only three minutes away from our home! I am very satisfied with Monterey County and the people here are so accommodating! The food in this area is incredible and you can get anything from incredible sushi to an amazing grilled steak! Having a family in this area is carefree because it is very safe and we never have to worry. I would definitely recommend others to come to visit the area because it is just absolutely gorgeous and an incredible place to spend your off time.
I love living in Monterey County! I feel that there are so many perks to living in this area with its great restaurants, nearby beaches, and many landmarks. It is one of the best places in California to visit for a family vacation, as there is no shortage of entertainment with unique sights such as whale watching and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. My only gripe is that living here is very expensive and it can be difficult to stay on top of payments at times. Finding cheap housing can be quite a challenge. However, if you can afford to live or just visit the area, you won't be disappointed!
I love the scenery and the welcoming community. I come from a very busy area, Los Angeles county and I saw the difference right away. It is a lot more calm here, the people, the driving, and the traffic. One thing that caught my eye was being so close to the ocean. I love the water and where I used to live I would have to drive an hour or more to get to the beach. Now, it takes me 30 minutes or less to get to the ocean. Me and my daughter enjoy all the fun activities Monterey County has. Places like the aquarium, parks, and pop up activities that show up in the area. They do have the Monterey county fair that is fun. I can definitely see myself buying a home in the area when I complete my bachelors in 3 years. Although the housing is extremely high, hopefully the market drops a little so that is gives some of us an opportunity to purchase a home. If I won this scholarship I would use it towards all school expenses. Whether it be books or tuition. If I do have left over I will donate