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Moving to Monterey, CA
$1,076,300Median home value
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About Monterey
Monterey is the historic heart of California's Central Coast, from its Spanish-colonial origins to Cannery Row's literary fame. The Monterey Bay Aquarium anchors a working waterfront of wharves, marinas, and the recreation trail. With about 29,600 residents, it balances tourism with a real year-round community and a strong military presence nearby.
Home prices in Monterey
The median home value in Monterey is $1,076,300.
Top places in Monterey
- Monterey Bay Aquarium — world-renowned aquarium on Cannery Row.
- Cannery Row — historic waterfront street of shops and tasting rooms.
- Old Fisherman's Wharf — working wharf with seafood and whale watching.
- Colton Hall Museum — site of California's 1849 constitutional convention.
- Monterey State Historic Park — adobes and gardens downtown.
- Dennis the Menace Park — beloved community playground.
Commuting from Monterey
- No passenger rail; Monterey-Salinas Transit connects to Salinas Amtrak, about 30 minutes.
- Monterey Regional Airport has commercial service.
- Highway 1 is the main route; San Jose about 1 hour 15 minutes north.
Monterey FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monterey, CA?
The median home value in Monterey is $1,076,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Monterey, CA?
No passenger rail; Monterey-Salinas Transit connects to Salinas Amtrak, about 30 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.