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Monterey County

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • County in California
  • 53 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      C-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Monterey County is located in California with a population of 433,168. In Monterey County, most residents own their homes. In Monterey County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Monterey County and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    433,168

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $441,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,338
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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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

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      264.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      150.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      476.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,496.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      501.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      29%
      13%

    Working in Monterey County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,249
    National
    $55,322
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      Monterey County Reviews

      53 reviews
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      Monterey County is beautiful. The public schools are above average, however some academics could be improved. Monterey County is safe, as the cities are not to big and have police stations nearby. Nightlife is excellent in Monterey. The beach, wharf, and downtown areas are always filled with events and activities. The market in the Monterey County for housing is decent and the affordability of the area is a little bit above average but definitely worth it. There is hardly any traffic, except for some times throughout the day. Several jobs are available in the area and diversity is an all high due to the Defense Language Institute in Monterey.
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      My experience with Monterey county has always be amazing growing up around here going to the wharf, walking along the beach, and s much more has always been a gift! I could never think about a place as beautiful as here. So much history with John Steinbeck, Cannery Row, and the well esteemed Luguna Seca raceway one of the most prestigious and iconic racetracks in all the world. such an amazing place to be as a family.
      The weather and the people are nice. However, it lacks many facilities that a city might have, so it's kind of inconvenient sometimes. Also, there isn't a lot of entertainment available(like only one amusement park and not a lot of concerts to go to), so that's a bummer as well. But there are still a lot of good places to eat at, so that's nice. The weather stays constant even throughout seasons, which is something I really enjoyed. The schools here are better compared to the national average, and kids here are fairy smart. Overall, it is a good experience living in Monterey.