Housing by town in Monterey County, California
Monterey County, California has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,055 (±$32) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,495 in 2015–2019 (+37.5%; Up after inflation).
Del Monte Forest has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Gonzales the lowest ($1,524).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,055 (±$32)
- Households that rent
- 47.9%
- Median household income
- $97,230
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Monterey County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boronda | $2,112 | 59.4% | $63,125 | $578,000 | $2,851 |
| Carmel Valley Village | $2,211 | 20.8% | $156,161 | $1,275,500 | $8,618 |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | $2,707 | 39.9% | $129,250 | $2,000,000 or more | $6,395 |
| Castroville | $1,948 | 54.5% | $89,354 | $617,100 | $3,392 |
| Del Monte Forest | $3,500 or more | 12.8% | $142,763 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Del Rey Oaks | $3,298 | 23.9% | $134,500 | $835,800 | $5,378 |
| Elkhorn | $2,000 | 16.8% | $126,964 | $811,200 | $4,386 |
| Fort Hunter Liggett | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonzales | $1,524 | 45.0% | $77,672 | $618,800 | $3,890 |
| Greenfield | $1,724 | 45.5% | $84,740 | $531,400 | $3,514 |
| King City | $1,534 | 57.9% | $66,761 | $449,900 | $2,607 |
| Las Lomas | $1,969 | 39.9% | $86,775 | $687,300 | $5,022 |
| Marina | $2,101 | 57.1% | $95,955 | $818,700 | $5,568 |
| Monterey | $2,353 | 63.8% | $102,846 | $1,076,300 | $6,071 |
| Pacific Grove | $2,455 | 49.6% | $106,065 | $1,190,400 | $6,942 |
| Pajaro | $1,850 | 68.7% | $84,875 | $750,000 | $3,649 |
| Pine Canyon | $1,783 | 14.9% | $110,827 | $414,100 | $3,111 |
| Prunedale | $1,618 | 23.3% | $103,819 | $833,400 | $4,793 |
| Salinas | $1,991 | 53.0% | $91,908 | $654,100 | $4,080 |
| Sand City | $2,316 | 81.5% | $77,917 | $1,080,400 | $6,094 |
| Seaside | $2,409 | 64.6% | $85,311 | $787,100 | $4,012 |
| Soledad | $1,698 | 42.0% | $96,862 | $595,900 | $3,798 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,850 | $54,750 | $87,600 |
| 2 people | $37,550 | $62,600 | $100,100 |
| 3 people | $42,250 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 4 people | $46,900 | $78,200 | $125,100 |
| 5 people | $50,700 | $84,500 | $135,150 |
| 6 people | $54,450 | $90,750 | $145,150 |
| 7 people | $58,200 | $97,000 | $155,150 |
| 8 people | $61,950 | $103,250 | $165,150 |
How the places in Monterey County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in Monterey County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,879 | 435 | 5,260 | 1,218 | 431,929 | 13 of 13 |
| 2024 | 1,898 | 436 | 5,541 | 1,273 | 435,264 | 13 of 13 |
| 2025 | 1,842 | 424 | 4,967 | 1,143 | 434,550 | 13 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Monterey County recorded 1,842 violent and 4,967 property crimes, 424 and 1,143 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Monterey County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas Police Department | 160,138 | 829 | 2,386 |
| Monterey County Sheriff's Office | 101,058 | 358 | 661 |
| Seaside Police Department | 31,325 | 169 | 220 |
| Monterey Police Department | 28,727 | 100 | 392 |
| Soledad Police Department | 26,261 | 63 | 297 |
| Marina Police Department | 23,220 | 82 | 296 |
| Greenfield Police Department | 21,603 | 119 | 167 |
| Pacific Grove Police Department | 14,792 | 16 | 114 |
| King City Police Department | 14,065 | 60 | 129 |
| Gonzales Police Department | 8,383 | 26 | 33 |
| Carmel Police Department | 3,103 | 3 | 65 |
| Del Rey Oaks Police Department | 1,546 | 3 | 22 |
| Sand City Police Department | 329 | 14 | 185 |
ZIP codes in Monterey County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93906 | 64,199 | $2,151 | $638,500 | $97,555 | 45.7% |
| 93905 | 63,898 | $1,850 | $616,100 | $80,126 | 57.3% |
| 93955 | 32,266 | $2,412 | $788,300 | $85,282 | 64.9% |
| 93940 | 30,605 | $2,364 | $1,099,300 | $106,044 | 58.7% |
| 93901 | 29,724 | $1,899 | $788,300 | $91,233 | 56.6% |
| 93933 | 28,122 | $2,020 | $833,800 | $99,826 | 57.0% |
| 93960 | 27,471 | $1,631 | $595,000 | $96,049 | 43.7% |
| 93907 | 25,146 | $2,158 | $750,100 | $104,942 | 31.8% |
| 93927 | 21,574 | $1,671 | $532,000 | $82,500 | 48.0% |
| 93930 | 17,243 | $1,530 | $444,700 | $75,577 | 48.3% |
| 93950 | 14,951 | $2,455 | $1,190,400 | $106,065 | 49.6% |
| 93923 | 12,565 | $2,136 | $1,767,800 | $142,474 | 23.3% |
| 93908 | 12,450 | $1,878 | $1,091,700 | $156,394 | 18.2% |
| 95012 | 10,814 | $1,468 | $598,900 | $80,288 | 51.7% |
| 93926 | 8,724 | $1,474 | $621,900 | $77,694 | 45.8% |
| 93924 | 6,316 | $1,946 | $1,222,600 | $148,563 | 19.8% |
| 93451 | 5,207 | $1,978 | $652,900 | $98,188 | 37.5% |
| 95004 | 4,363 | $2,659 | $877,300 | $130,744 | 25.5% |
| 93953 | 3,613 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $142,763 | 12.8% |
| 93944 | 2,665 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 93921 | 2,322 | $2,753 | $2,000,000 or more | $96,923 | 47.0% |
| 93426 | 1,564 | $980 | $458,400 | $102,500 | 31.4% |
| 93920 | 1,464 | $1,116 | $1,906,300 | $76,542 | 63.3% |
| 93925 | 1,241 | $1,375 | $679,300 | $72,604 | 60.5% |
| 93928 | 1,175 | — | — | — | — |
| 95039 | 948 | $1,197 | $453,400 | $49,410 | 36.8% |
| 93450 | 668 | $1,083 | $461,300 | — | 51.7% |
| 93932 | 482 | — | $793,300 | $134,342 | 14.6% |
| 93954 | 191 | $1,679 | $340,000 | $60,417 | 54.2% |
| 93962 | 174 | — | $843,800 | — | 24.2% |
| 93943 | 10 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Monterey County
What is the crime rate in Monterey County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Monterey County recorded 424 violent and 1,143 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,842 violent and 4,967 property crimes in all).
Which place in Monterey County has the highest rent?
Del Monte Forest has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Monterey County has the lowest rent?
Gonzales has the lowest median gross rent, $1,524 (±$259) a month.
What is the median rent in Monterey County, California?
The median gross rent in Monterey County is $2,055 (±$32) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monterey County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monterey County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Salinas, CA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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