Salinas
- City in California
City
Salinas
- grade C minusOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 3.32 out of 5 447 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$477,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,636
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Salinas Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault305.8national 282.7
- Murder8national 6.1
- Rape56.1national 40.7
- Robbery151.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary209.6national 500.1
- Theft1,045.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft422.4national 284
Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Salinas
- grade B+
Salinas High School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 398 reviews
- grade B+
Monterey County Home Charter School
- Rating 4.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade B
Buena Vista Middle School
- Rating 2.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B
Alisal High School
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 466 reviews
- grade B minus
North Salinas High School
- Rating 3.56 out of 5 387 reviews
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Working in Salinas
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$75,747
National
$69,021Similar Places
Salinas Reviews
Rating 3.32 out of 5 447 reviews
Salinas, California is a city located in Monterey County, on the central coast of California. The population is around 160,000 people. Salinas is known for its rich agricultural industry, particularly for growing lettuce, strawberries, and other produce. The city has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers. Salinas has a diverse population and a strong sense of community. The city has a variety of parks and recreational opportunities, as well as a number of museums, art galleries, and performing arts venues. There are also a number of festivals and events held throughout the year. Overall, many people who live in Salinas enjoy the small-town feel of the community, the beautiful natural surroundings, and the many opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural engagement.
First the things I love; perfect weather year round means lots of gardening & homes with great floral displays! It is extremely walk and bikeable (unlike San Jose where I used to live). Living in South Salinas and Oldtown areas as an african american senior female, I have always felt safe on my 6:00 am walks. There are always lots of friendly walkers/bikers of all ages thru the day. Some charming neighborhoods. Impromptu sidewalk chatting with strangers or neighbors is common. Great social services (need more tho). Responsive police dept. Local bookstores and coffee shops. Liberal, active community. Small town attitude but 20 mins away from excitement/nightlife in monterey/Carmel. Open minded folks, little if any overt racism/homophobia.
The bad: east/northside gang activity/crime. Very high housing costs. Homelessness/drug use sad & distressing in couple areas. Love Mexican culture/people, but at least 80 to 85% of any one race is not ideal to me. Need more diversity!
The bad: east/northside gang activity/crime. Very high housing costs. Homelessness/drug use sad & distressing in couple areas. Love Mexican culture/people, but at least 80 to 85% of any one race is not ideal to me. Need more diversity!
In Salinas, there are many little activities you can do. There is bowling, walking downtown, going to the cinemas, having a picnic at the park, and more. The weather here is perfect. Since Salinas is not too far away from the ocean, it is cold enough during the winters, but not too warm during fall, spring, and summer. I also like how many small businesses are thrown about, whether restaurants, clothing stores, books, and more. If I could change one thing about Salinas, it would be the safety all around the city. South Salinas is more secure compared to North and East Salinas. I want that same safety and security I feel at night in South Salinas for those in North and East Salinas.