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Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA.

Population: 2,665 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.5°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
292

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Avg hospital rating
3.2 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Households with broadband internet
100.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
162,831
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

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Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

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