Salinas, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Monterey County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Salinas based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
161,993
2023 ACS
Median Income
$89,150
2023
Median Home Value
$610,900
2023
Median Rent
$1,923
2023
Median Age
32.1
Unemployment
4.7%
Cost of Living Index
169.1
100 = national avg
Salinas is a city in Monterey County, California, with a population of 161,993 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Salinas is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Salinas is $89,150, and the median home value is $610,900. The cost of living index is 169.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,923 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 32.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
161,993
Male
82,125
50.7%
Female
79,868
49.3%
Median Age
32.1
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
9.3%
High School or Higher
23.4%
Foreign Born
36.3%
Veterans
2.0%
Married
33.0%
Avg Household Size
3.7
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.000
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Other
57.6%
Foreign Born
36.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
80.3%
130,016 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
19.7%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
148,740
English Only
28.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
100,593 speakers
Limited English
33.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
66.2%
Limited English Proficiency
33.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,285
2.0% of population
Disability Rate
24.8%
813 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$45,051
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
2,897
88.2%
Female Veterans
388
11.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$45,051
Non-Veteran Income
$33,929
Difference
$11,122
32.8% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
813
Without Disability
2,472
Disability Rate
24.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
22,078
#1 Ancestry
English
2.3% (3,748)
#2 Ancestry
German
2.1% (3,430)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
1.6% (2,662)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
43,624
Family Households
34,171
78.3%
Married Couples
21,351
48.9%
Non-Family Households
9,453
21.7%
Single Mother Households
8,541
19.6%
Single Father Households
4,279
9.8%
Living Alone
7,253
16.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
39,458
In Married Couple
23,140
58.6%
With Single Mother
11,440
29.0%
With Single Father
4,878
12.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$88,341
Married Couple Income
$106,200
Single Mother Income
$56,407
Single Father Income
$72,907
Avg Family Size
3.7
Avg Non-Family Size
3.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
6,327
Grandparents Responsible
787
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$89,150
+22% vs national
Per Capita Income
$28,813
-22% vs national
Poverty Rate
14.3%
+5% vs national
Gini Index
0.4130
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.7%
-9% vs national
SNAP Recipients
11.0%
of households
How Salinas Compares
Salinas vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Salinas is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Salinas, CA has a median household income of $89,150, making it the 6,645th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher median household income than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Salinas, CA has a per capita income of $28,813, making it the 18,574th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher per capita income than 34% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Salinas, CA has a poverty rate of 14.3%, making it the 11,864th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher poverty rate than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Salinas, CA has a unemployment rate of 4.7%, making it the 12,383rd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher unemployment rate than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Salinas. The median household income here is $89,150.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
-38% vs CA avg
Labor Force
73,271
Employed
69,780
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
23.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
32.1
Work from Home
4.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Salinas, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$135.1K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
169.1
100 = national avg
+69.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$74,415
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$175,889
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,232
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,684
per month
The median household income in Salinas, CA is $89,150, which is 21.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,813. The poverty rate of 14.3% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4130, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 73,271. 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 72.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 169.1, which is 69.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 243.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $74,415 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$742,500
Median List Price
$719,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$475
Days on Market
25
Active Inventory
55
Months of Supply
1.7
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$730,894
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,590
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
37.5%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
45.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.3%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
32
New Listings
43
Pending Sales
42
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$475
Median List $/SF
$527
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Salinas, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Salinas, CA metro area, home prices have risen 641.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 28.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 91.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 42.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Salinas, CA housing market rather than Salinas alone.
Metro area: Salinas, CA
Salinas vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Salinas is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Salinas, CA has a median home value of $610,900, making it the 2,057th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher median home value than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Salinas, CA has a median rent of $1,923, making it the 1,878th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher median rent than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Salinas, CA has a price per square foot of $475, making it the 1,311th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher price per square foot than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Salinas, CA has a rent burden of 25.9%, making it the 2,891st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Salinas has a higher rent burden than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$610,900
Median Rent
$1,923
Total Housing Units
45,206
Vacancy Rate
3.5%
Owner Occupied
47.0%
Renter Occupied
53.0%
Median Property Tax
$3,993
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,858
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,993
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
of home value
Median Home Value
$610,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$4,239
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,993) by the median home value ($610,900). In Salinas, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.65%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Salinas, CA is $742,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 25 days on the market. 37.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $475. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,590/month. About 47.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 45,206 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,993. The effective tax rate is 0.65%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
5.27
per 1,000 residents
+103% vs national
Property Crime Rate
16.75
per 1,000 residents
-3% vs national
Total Crimes
3,485
2024
Violent Clearance
44%
cases solved
Property Clearance
9%
cases solved
YoY Change
+5.6%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Salinas Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Salinas vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Salinas is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Salinas police solve 50% of murder cases but only 7% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 6 | 0.04 | 50.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 81 | 0.51 | 46.9% |
| Robbery | Violent | 223 | 1.41 | 34.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 520 | 3.29 | 48.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 232 | 1.47 | 12.1% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 1,833 | 11.58 | 9.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 586 | 3.70 | 6.7% |
Salinas, CA reported 834 violent crimes and 2,651 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 residents is 102.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,833 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 13.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 834 | 2,651 | 5.27 | 16.75 |
| 2023 | 798 | 2,055 | 4.99 | 12.85 |
| 2022 | 846 | 2,745 | 5.22 | 16.92 |
| 2020 | 866 | 3,481 | 5.55 | 22.32 |
| 2019 | 783 | 3,532 | 4.99 | 22.50 |
| 2018 | 981 | 4,304 | 6.19 | 27.14 |
| 2017 | 1,021 | 4,795 | 6.45 | 30.29 |
| 2016 | 1,005 | 4,742 | 6.33 | 29.87 |
| 2015 | 1,098 | 4,145 | 6.94 | 26.20 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
1
Total Killed
1
Total Injured
0
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2010 | Alisal High School | 1 | 0 | targeted | nan |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.7
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
33
Public Assistance
$80.1M
Individual Assistance
$6.2M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2024 | $939K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $12.8M | $3.9M |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | $12.3M | $913K |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Aug 2020 | $2.1M | $32K |
| Carmel Fire → | Fire | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| River Fire → | Fire | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $28.9M | $1.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Severe Storm | May 2019 | $77K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Apr 2017 | $8.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Severe Storm | Feb 2017 | $11.3M | — |
| Soberanes Fire → | Fire | Jul 2016 | — | — |
| Tsunami Waves → | Tsunami | Apr 2011 | $3.1M | — |
| Basin Fire Complex → | Fire | Jul 2008 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Jun 2008 | $415K | — |
| Severe Freeze → | Freezing | Mar 2007 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … → | Severe Storm(s) | Feb 2006 | $5K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 35 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,492
Total Claims Paid
$42,196,084
Avg Claim Payout
$28,282
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
16
Federal Funding
$5,479,268
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $154,699 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $84,742 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $0 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $115,914 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,214,531 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Salinas has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, earthquake. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 1,492 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $80,127,214 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,156,853 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
11.8pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.9%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
31.0%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
34.1%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Salinas has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 22.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Natividad Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natividad Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 27.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
56
Pop. Served
64,442
Violations (5yr)
204
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| ALCO WATER SERVICE | 56,253 | 0 |
| TASCO SPRECKELS WATER COMPANY | 1,772 | 0 |
| GABILAN WC | 535 | 0 |
| HITCHCOCK RD WS #01 | 360 | 0 |
| PRUNEDALE MWC | 277 | 6 |
| PEDRAZZI MWC | 273 | 0 |
| SAN JERARDO COOP WS | 249 | 0 |
| COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MWC | 243 | 1 |
| PARADISE LAKE MUTUAL WATER CO. | 213 | 0 |
| MORO RD WS #09 | 210 | 36 |
| PARADISE RD WS #09 | 206 | 1 |
| COLONIAL OAK WC INC | 198 | 6 |
| ROLLING HILLS RANCHO WA | 185 | 0 |
| FOOTHILL ESTATES WS | 183 | 0 |
| LAGUNA SECA WC | 162 | 25 |
| EL CAMINO WC INC | 133 | 9 |
| ASSISI MWC | 126 | 1 |
| PRINCES CAMP RESORT WS | 126 | 0 |
| BLUFFS WS | 120 | 0 |
| PESANTE RD WS #02 | 120 | 0 |
| HIDDEN CANYON RANCH MWC | 116 | 0 |
| HOLLY HILLS MWC | 108 | 0 |
| OAK HEIGHTS W & R CO INC | 105 | 17 |
| RANCHO BORROMEO MWC | 100 | 0 |
| SAN MIGUEL WS #22 | 93 | 1 |
| ROBLEY PROPERTY MWS | 92 | 0 |
| MCCOY RD WS #05 | 92 | 29 |
| OAK MANOR WS | 92 | 1 |
| ENCINAL RD WS #01 | 91 | 41 |
| MESA DEL TORO MWC | 90 | 0 |
| SPRING CANYON WA | 90 | 12 |
| HIDDEN VALLEY WA | 87 | 1 |
| IVERSON & JACKS APTS WS | 86 | 0 |
| BLACKIE RD WS #05 | 78 | 0 |
| HARBOR VIEW WA | 75 | 1 |
| GLENN AVE WS #01 | 73 | 1 |
| VIERRA KNOLLS MWC | 66 | 1 |
| GARLEN COURT WS | 65 | 1 |
| VIERRA MEADOWS MWC | 65 | 2 |
| LEAFWOOD COMMUNITY WA | 64 | 1 |
| Z RANCH MWC | 62 | 0 |
| TIERRA MEADOWS HOA WS | 58 | 0 |
| DESMOND RD WS #03 | 56 | 0 |
| JOST POST WA | 56 | 0 |
| TIERRA VISTA MWC | 54 | 1 |
| CORDA RD WS | 54 | 6 |
| PESANTE RD WS #06 | 50 | 1 |
| PARADISE RD WS #21 | 48 | 1 |
| TIERRA VERDE MWC | 48 | 0 |
| FOOTHILL WA | 46 | 1 |
| ECHO VALLEY RD WS #05 | 45 | 0 |
| MOUNT TORO RANCHOS MWA | 45 | 0 |
| CALERA CANYON HEIGHTS HOA | 40 | 0 |
| BERRY DR WS #02 | 40 | 0 |
| ROYAL SIERRA ESTATES WS | 36 | 0 |
| ORCHARD LN WS #02 | 32 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
2.9K MT
Top Emitter
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA - NATIVIDAD PLANT
2.9K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA - NATIVIDAD PLANT Lhoist North America Inc | Minerals | 2,872 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 56 water systems serving the area. 204 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.9K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
72.7%
-8% vs national
Public Transit
0.9%
-2% vs national
Work From Home
4.3%
-54% vs national
Carpool
11.3%
Walk / Bike
1.3%
combined
How Salinas's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
2
2023
6-Year Avg
5
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Salinas, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 72.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.3% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. 11.3% of workers carpool. 1.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
67.2%
of households
No Internet
4.9%
of households
Total Households
43,624
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.4%
of households
Smartphone
93.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
70.8%
of households
Tablet
46.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Salinas vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
56
Population Served
64,442
Violations (5yr)
204
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALCO WATER SERVICE | Community | Ground water | 56,253 | 0 |
| TASCO SPRECKELS WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 1,772 | 0 |
| GABILAN WC | Community | Ground water | 535 | 0 |
| HITCHCOCK RD WS #01 | Community | Ground water | 360 | 0 |
| PRUNEDALE MWC | Community | Ground water | 277 | 6 |
| PEDRAZZI MWC | Community | Ground water | 273 | 0 |
| SAN JERARDO COOP WS | Community | Ground water | 249 | 0 |
| COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MWC | Community | Ground water | 243 | 1 |
| PARADISE LAKE MUTUAL WATER CO. | Community | Ground water | 213 | 0 |
| MORO RD WS #09 | Community | Ground water | 210 | 36 |
| PARADISE RD WS #09 | Community | Ground water | 206 | 1 |
| COLONIAL OAK WC INC | Community | Ground water | 198 | 6 |
| ROLLING HILLS RANCHO WA | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 185 | 0 |
| FOOTHILL ESTATES WS | Community | Ground water | 183 | 0 |
| LAGUNA SECA WC | Community | Ground water | 162 | 25 |
| EL CAMINO WC INC | Community | Ground water | 133 | 9 |
| ASSISI MWC | Community | Ground water | 126 | 1 |
| PRINCES CAMP RESORT WS | Community | Ground water | 126 | 0 |
| BLUFFS WS | Community | Ground water | 120 | 0 |
| PESANTE RD WS #02 | Community | Ground water | 120 | 0 |
| HIDDEN CANYON RANCH MWC | Community | Ground water | 116 | 0 |
| HOLLY HILLS MWC | Community | Purchased ground water | 108 | 0 |
| OAK HEIGHTS W & R CO INC | Community | Ground water | 105 | 17 |
| RANCHO BORROMEO MWC | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
| SAN MIGUEL WS #22 | Community | Ground water | 93 | 1 |
| ROBLEY PROPERTY MWS | Community | Ground water | 92 | 0 |
| MCCOY RD WS #05 | Community | Ground water | 92 | 29 |
| OAK MANOR WS | Community | Ground water | 92 | 1 |
| ENCINAL RD WS #01 | Community | Ground water | 91 | 41 |
| MESA DEL TORO MWC | Community | Ground water | 90 | 0 |
| SPRING CANYON WA | Community | Ground water | 90 | 12 |
| HIDDEN VALLEY WA | Community | Ground water | 87 | 1 |
| IVERSON & JACKS APTS WS | Community | Ground water | 86 | 0 |
| BLACKIE RD WS #05 | Community | Ground water | 78 | 0 |
| HARBOR VIEW WA | Community | Ground water | 75 | 1 |
| GLENN AVE WS #01 | Community | Ground water | 73 | 1 |
| VIERRA KNOLLS MWC | Community | Ground water | 66 | 1 |
| GARLEN COURT WS | Community | Ground water | 65 | 1 |
| VIERRA MEADOWS MWC | Community | Ground water | 65 | 2 |
| LEAFWOOD COMMUNITY WA | Community | Ground water | 64 | 1 |
| Z RANCH MWC | Community | Ground water | 62 | 0 |
| TIERRA MEADOWS HOA WS | Community | Ground water | 58 | 0 |
| DESMOND RD WS #03 | Community | Ground water | 56 | 0 |
| JOST POST WA | Community | Ground water | 56 | 0 |
| TIERRA VISTA MWC | Community | Ground water | 54 | 1 |
| CORDA RD WS | Community | Ground water | 54 | 6 |
| PESANTE RD WS #06 | Community | Ground water | 50 | 1 |
| PARADISE RD WS #21 | Community | Ground water | 48 | 1 |
| TIERRA VERDE MWC | Community | Ground water | 48 | 0 |
| FOOTHILL WA | Community | Ground water | 46 | 1 |
| ECHO VALLEY RD WS #05 | Community | Ground water | 45 | 0 |
| MOUNT TORO RANCHOS MWA | Community | Ground water | 45 | 0 |
| CALERA CANYON HEIGHTS HOA | Community | Ground water | 40 | 0 |
| BERRY DR WS #02 | Community | Ground water | 40 | 0 |
| ROYAL SIERRA ESTATES WS | Community | Ground water | 36 | 0 |
| ORCHARD LN WS #02 | Community | Ground water | 32 | 0 |
93.5% of households in Salinas have broadband internet access. 67.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. 21.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 56 water systems, providing water to 64,442 people. A total of 204 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Salinas is located in Monterey County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Salinas.
Election Overview
Source: Monterey County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
93,060
63.4%
GOP Votes
49,226
33.6%
Total Votes
146,718
Margin
D+29.9%
Shift from 2020
R+11.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93,060 | 49,226 | 146,718 | 63.4% | 33.6% | D+29.9 |
| 2020 | 113,953 | 46,299 | 163,883 | 69.5% | 28.2% | D+41.3 |
| 2016 | 64,733 | 26,378 | 96,676 | 67.0% | 27.3% | D+39.7 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Monterey County recorded 146,718 total votes. Democrats won the county with 63.4% of the vote compared to 33.6% for Republicans, a margin of D+29.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Monterey County has shifted 9.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
Public Records Request
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
483
Total Assets
$879.8M
Total Income
$460.7M
Per 10K Residents
29.8
nonprofits
-50.5% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
52
Median Assets
$331K
Oldest Active
1940
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $554.7M of $879.8M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Salinas
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFSalinas, CA has 483 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $879.8M. The most common category is Education, with 55 organizations. 52 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 29.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
901
Total Approved
$379.0M
Jobs Supported
8,856
Per 10K Residents
55.6
SBA loans
-12.4% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
78
Top Lender
Mechanics Bank
161 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
808
Total Amount
$312.7M
Avg Loan
$387,026
Median Loan
$150,000
SBA Guaranteed
$234.3M(75%)
Jobs Supported
6,574
Loans
93
Total Amount
$66.3M
Avg Loan
$713,226
Median Loan
$538,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
77
9% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$59.5M
16% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$772,986
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ntn Properties Llc | 2 | $5.6M |
| Andrés F Herrera Dds a Professional Corporation | 4 | $5.4M |
| A. Oseguera Company Inc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Pascal Investments Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Songbird Care Homes Salinas Llc | 2 | $4.5M |
| Workwell Llc | 2 | $4.5M |
| Maha Shiv Shakti Corp | 1 | $4.1M |
| Kar Hospitality | 1 | $4.0M |
| Best Western Salinas Monterey | 2 | $4.0M |
| All Safe Mini Storage | 1 | $3.8M |
Salinas, CA has received 901 SBA loans totaling $379.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 808 loans (90% of the total), supporting 6,574 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 93 loans totaling $66.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Salinas is Mechanics Bank with 161 loans. That works out to 55.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
8
Total Population
235,060
Avg Median Income
-$83,245,365
Avg Home Value
$733,750
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93901 | 29,480 | $91,639 | $721,100 | $1,792 | 9.6 |
| 93905 | 64,596 | $75,716 | $570,000 | $1,799 | 9.2 |
| 93906 | 64,592 | $96,044 | $595,200 | $2,127 | 13.3 |
| 93907 | 24,922 | $103,268 | $676,700 | $2,122 | 54.5 |
| 93908 | 12,517 | $164,554 | $1,071,000 | $1,650 | 240.9 |
| 93933 | 27,617 | $92,625 | $776,900 | $2,015 | 10.7 |
| 93962 | 189 | N/A | $829,500 | N/A | 0.1 |
| 95012 | 11,147 | $79,903 | $629,600 | $1,499 | 12.9 |
Salinas, CA has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 235,060. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$83,245,365. The average median home value is $733,750. The average median monthly rent is -$83,331,708.
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