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Crime in Monterey summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Monterey. Key points include:
There were 623 total crimes in Monterey in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Monterey is 2,163.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Monterey is 382.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Monterey is 1,781.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Monterey is 2.10% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Monterey Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Monterey / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 623 | 2,163.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 110 | 382.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 62.5 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 73 | 253.5 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 513 | 1,781.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 79 | 274.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 407 | 1,413.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 93.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Monterey summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Monterey. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Monterey is 193 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Monterey is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Monterey is $1,168,149.
The median income in Monterey is $102,846.
Monterey's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Monterey Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Monterey | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 374 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 118 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Monterey, CA Weather
The average high in Monterey is 68.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Monterey |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Monterey Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Monterey
The current population in Monterey is 29,613. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,613 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 29,772 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 30,007 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 30,014 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 28,575 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 28,352 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 28,512 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 28,671 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 28,472 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 28,283 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 28,053 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 27,939 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 28,168 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 27,861 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 27,827 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Monterey
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Monterey is:
60.7% White with 17,987 White residents.
2.3% African American with 686 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
6.7% Asian with 1,977 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 136 Hawaiian residents.
1.6% Other with 477 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 1,310 Two Or More residents.
23.6% Hispanic with 6,986 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Monterey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Monterey
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Monterey is 49.3% female with 14,593 female residents.
Monterey is 50.7% male with 15,019 male residents.
| Gender | Monterey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Monterey for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Monterey completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Monterey completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Monterey completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Monterey completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Monterey completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Monterey completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Monterey completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Monterey completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Monterey completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Monterey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Monterey, California
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3.9% of households in Monterey earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Monterey earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Monterey earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Monterey earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Monterey earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Monterey earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Monterey earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Monterey earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in Monterey earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.6% of households in Monterey earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Monterey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
