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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Monterey County

Population
437,6132024
Similar to communities in California
Household income
$97,2302024
Similar to communities in California
Home value
$781,0002024
Similar to communities in California
Unemployment
5.7%2026
Similar to communities in California
Violent crime
4312023
Similar to communities in California
Work from home
9.8%2024
Similar to communities in California
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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What stands out in Monterey County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Monterey County with communities in California or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Monterey County was less favorable than communities in California on overcrowded homes.
0th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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