Monterey Harbor and Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Monterey

Population
29,6132024
Similar to communities in California
Household income
$102,8462024
Similar to communities in California
Home value
$1.1 million2024
Similar to communities in California
Unemployment
4.6%2026
Similar to communities in California
Violent crime
4842023
Similar to communities in California
Work from home
23.0%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

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Monterey 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 was more favorable than communities of similar population size on workers who bike to work.
96th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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