Monterey, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,836 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2107.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.74% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,120 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Monterey grew by 23.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,822 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Monterey has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,665 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.38% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Monterey is about 10% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,247,352 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,287 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 36.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Monterey is about 45.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,287 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Monterey spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,983 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,184 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,236 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Monterey is 15 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Monterey has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Monterey has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monterey, California.
What is the population of Monterey, California?
The population of Monterey, California is 25,836, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Monterey, California?
The population density of Monterey, California is 2107.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Monterey, California?
The median household income in Monterey, California is $106,665, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Monterey, California?
The median home price in Monterey, California is $1,247,352, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Monterey, California?
The unemployment rate in Monterey, California is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.