Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (31) A+
Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Del Monte
Coffee Shop
Captain + Stoker
Coffee Shop
Crepes Of Brittany
Coffee Shop
Paris Bakery
Coffee Shop
Food for thought
Coffee Shop
East Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chong's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Plumes
Coffee Shop
Cafe Lumiere
Coffee Shop
The Bagel Bakery
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Student Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Del Monte Golf Course Grill
Coffee Shop
Cafe La Strada
Coffee Shop
Tidal coffee
Coffee Shop
Cannery Row Deli
Coffee Shop
Trailside Café and Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
3 Mundos Sandwich Shop
Coffee Shop
Lilly Mae's Cinnamon Rolls
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (29) A+
MY Museum
Museum
Monterey Bay Sailing
Attraction
Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada
Museum
Randy's Fishing Trips
Attraction
Monterey Bay Whale Watching Center
Attraction
Chris' Fishing Trips and Whale Watching
Attraction
Glass Bottom Boat
Attraction
Museum of Monterey
Museum
Monterey Whale Watching
Attraction
The New Warf Theatre
Cinema
Old Custom House
Museum
Pacific House
Museum
Osio Cinemas
Cinema
Golden State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Alvarado Gallery
Museum
Monterey Museum of Art
Museum
Colton Hall Museum
Museum
The Old Monterey Jail
Museum
Presidio of Monterey Museum
Museum
Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Monterey
Art Gallery
Cheryl Watts Pottery & Gallery
Art Gallery
M.P.A.F. Gallery
Art Gallery
Planet Gemini
Nightclub
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Monterey Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (52) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
London Bridge Pub
Bar
La Casa Bodega
Bar
Dust Bowl Brewing Company Tap Depot
Bar
Fish and Chips Cafe
Fast Food
Warf Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Carousel Candies
Sweets
Candy Land
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Alfredo's Cantina
Bar
Jack's
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Crown & Anchor
Bar
Peter B's Brewpub
Bar
Alvarado Street Brewery
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Alvarado Street Brewery
Bar
Revival Ice Cream
Sweets
Britannia Arms
Bar
Bull & Bear Whiskey Bar & Tap House
Bar
Lallapalooza
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
PigWizard
Deli
Fitness (4) F
Monterey Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
In-Shape Health Clubs
Gym
Sweet Heat Hot Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Monterey Bay Meditation Studio
Gym
Fusion Fitness
Gym
Pacific Grove Youth Center
Community Centre
Meadowbrook Swim & Tennis Club
Gym
Groceries (8) F
The Grotto Fish Market
Seafood
Alta Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Peninsula Produce
Grocery Store
Sea Harvest Fish Market
Seafood
Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar
Health Food
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Andronico's
Grocery Store
Sweet Elena's Bakery & Café
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Patisserie Bechler
Bakery
Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Pablo Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Mi Pueblo
Grocery Store
Bagel Kitchen
Bakery
The Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Pavel's Bakerie
Bakery
The Garden Song
Health Food
Grove Market
Grocery Store
La Preciosa
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
Dennis the Menace Playground
Playground
El Estero Park
Park
Root Park
Park
Jacks Park
Park
San Carlos School Field
Park
Lagunta Niranda Park
Park
Spanish Park
Park
Hartnell Park
Park
Fishermans Shoreline Park
Park
Friendly Plaza
Park
Lower Presidio Historic Park
Park
Peter J Ferrante Park
Park
San Carlos Beach Park
Park
Larkin Park
Park
Serra Monument
Park
Iris Greenbelt
Park
Don Dahvee Park
Park
Cannery Row Park Plaza
Park
Soldier Field
Park
Don Dahvee Park
Park
Montecito Park
Park
Whispering Pines Park
Park
Via Paraiso Park
Park
Presidio of Monterey
Park
Archer Park
Park
Shops (126) A+
Artisans Salon & Day Spa
Hairdresser
NEX Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Navy Exchange (NEX)
Convenience Store
The Warf's General Store
Gift Shop
Pirates Cove Gifts
Gift Shop
Balesteri's Warf Front Gifts
Gift Shop
Monterey Bay Silver Company
Fashion
Splash Jewelery
Fashion
Harbor House Gifts
Gift Shop
Casual Island
Clothing
The General Store
Convenience Store
O' My Soul
Shoes
Casper's Jewelry
Fashion
GG's Spa & Salon
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Troia's Market
Convenience Store
MPC BookStore/Spirt Store
Books
Del Monte Golf Course Pro Shop
Gift Shop
MPC Temparary
Books
Enterprise Cannery
Mall
Tru-Cuts
Hairdresser
Oya Salon
Hairdresser
Epicenter Cycling
Bicycle
Kk I Brows Threading
Hairdresser
The Flower Market
Florist
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in Monterey.
Public Transit Stops (228)
Stops & Stations A+
Del Monte / Aquajito
Bus Stop
Del Monte / Aguajito
Bus Stop
Del Monte / Sloat
Bus Stop
Del Monte / Sloat
Bus Stop
Del Monte / Camino El Estero
Bus Stop
Camino El Estero / Del Monte
Bus Stop
Aguajito / 4th
Bus Stop
Pearl / Camino El Estero
Bus Stop
Franklin / Cortez
Bus Stop
Aguajito / 8th
Bus Stop
Del Monte / Navy School Gate
Bus Stop
Del Monte / Navy School Gate
Bus Stop
Franklin / Adams
Bus Stop
Fremont / Aguajito
Bus Stop
Pearl / Figueroa
Bus Stop
Fremont / Aguajito
Bus Stop
Fremont / Mesa
Bus Stop
Via Lavandera / Costanoan Dr
Bus Stop
Sloat / NPS (Main Gate)
Bus Stop
Via Lavandera / Costanoan Dr
Bus Stop
Aguajito / Fremont St
Bus Stop
Sloat / 9th (opposite NPS Gate)
Bus Stop
Via Lavandera / Fishnet Rd
Bus Stop
Via Lavandera / Fishnet Rd
Bus Stop
Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.8% D
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Monterey is 192/100 - which is 37% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Monterey crime rates are 2,639 per 100k, which is 7% lower than California
Property Crime
2,265 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
374 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A+

The median income in Monterey is $80,908 - which is 27% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$80,908 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Monterey Bay Urgent Care
Clinic
Central Coast Allergy & Asthma
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sunderpal S Dail DDS
Doctor
Gerard M. Lehrer
Doctor
Monterey County Sheriff's Office - Monterey Substation
Police
J Mark Bayless
Dentist
Alta Mesa Family Dentistry
Dentist
Hartnell Professional Center
Clinic
Police & Fire Station No 1
Police
Dr. Terry Franklin, MD, FAAFP
Doctor
Pacific Bay Dermatology
Clinic
Lighthouse Family Dentistry: Patricia Van Kooten, DMD
Dentist
U.S. Renal Care Monterey
Clinic
Pacific Endodontics: Root Canal and Dental Surgical Center
Dentist
Fire Station No 3
Fire Station
Doctors on Duty - Urgent Care Center
Clinic
Cannery Row Medical Aesthetics
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station No 2
Fire Station
Westland House
Nursing Home
Central Coast Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Monterey County Health Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C

Monterey home prices are $813,600 - which is 99% higher than California
Home Price
$813,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
10.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Monterey graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (10) F
San Carlos School
Bay View Academy
Bay View Academy
Santa Catalina School
Big Sur Charter
Big Sur Charter
La Mesa Elementary
Monte Vista
Walter Colton
Robert Down Elementary
Monterey Bay Christian School
Pacific Grove Middle
Foothill Elementary
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Forest Grove Elementary
Monterey Bay Charter
Monterey Bay Charter
Mpusd Preschool
Peninsula Adventist School
Highland Elementary
Martin Luther King
International School Of Monterey
International School Of Monterey
Seaside Middle
Monterey Peninsula Unified Sc
High Schools (6) B-
Trinity Christian High School
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Santa Catalina School
Big Sur Charter
Monterey High
Big Sur Charter
Pacific Grove High
Community High (Continuation)
Seaside High
Carmel High
Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus
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ratings C

Monterey has an overall rating of 62% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C+
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Monterey, CA Area Guide

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Monterey Area Facts

  • Monterey has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Monterey crime rates are 7% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Monterey is 37% higher than the California average

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Best Weather in the USA, but Worst Policitics 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 05, 2019) I've lived all around the U.S. (SE, NE, NW, SW) and also various locations in Europe, and can say definitively that this little piece of real estate on the CA central coast is the best weather anywhere! We have maybe 4-5 days each Summer of uncomfortably warm weather (defined by ...Read More us as above ~85), and few days of truly cold weather. Our Springs and Summers are very comfortable temps and humidity (LOW), with only some occasional fog to spoil the otherwise regular sunny skies. Our Falls are simply perfect, and our Winters are only slightly less perfect that the Fall. Winter brings mostly clear skies (clearer than Summer), and temps that only require you to wear a mid-weight coat. Not sure WHY this area gets such a low score for crime... I've lived here for almost 20 years and barely notice any "sense" of it; only what you see on the news. Bad things happen here, as elsewhere, but it is not like you are looking over your shoulder all the time or fearing for you life. 99% of the people I deal with are rather pleasant... only a few possible road-rage scenes that are easy to deflate by simply yielding to the other (stressed-out) person. Now for the down-side. House prices are very high... as you would expect for the weather/views/climate/etc. Also, traffic is getting worse. To find a house in your budget range, you likely have to purchase farther away; e.g., in Salinas (much higher crime problems) or Prunedale (longer commute). Of course, that then makes traffic a bigger issue. Also, the city and state seem hell-bent on adopting progressive/socialist/communist policies that--in the end--only serve to reward the ultra-rich and ultra-poor: i.e., they destroy the backbone of any healthy nations... it's middle class. I originally wrote several more sentences elaborating on this... but decided to leave it at that. Many of you reading this may embrace the form of government that offers (but never delivers) to "take care of you", but as a student of history, I KNOW that never ends well. In the final analysis; however, if you can afford to live here and either embrace the far-left worldview, or can at least tolerate it; then this is a GREAT place to live. LOTS to do, and LOTS of beautiful days with which to DO it! Read Less
No Longer Paradise 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2019) The Good: Beautiful weather. Nice parks. Good Food.
The Bad: Rent Prices/Real Estate Prices
The Ugly: Homeless. High Crime Rate. Cost of Living.

I have lived in Monterey five years and the issues above are getting worse.

Purposefully I elected NOT to live in Seaside or Marin ...Read More a, since Monterey is suppose to be a 'better place to live.'

We are turning into anther Santa Cruz. Cost of living too high to enjoy life.

The Board of Supervisors, who are in control of the County Budget, are not taking into consideration those who work at the front lines. Example: 911 Dispatch Workers in Monterey County have had well over 80% turn over. How can they attract and retain Employees. Read Less
A Beautiful City by the Sea: Love it! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) During the five years that I lived in Monterey, I have to say it was absolutely amazing. It is a quiet, and peaceful city to live in, and you won't find better weather anywhere than while living in Monterey. The cost of living can be quite high, but in my opinion is worth it if y ...Read More ou can afford it!

Looking for work? There are plenty of opportunities in Monterey. A quick search in your favorite online job search website will show a huge amount of available jobs in Monterey.

Your family will also love come to visit you if you live in Monterey. One of the best areas in Monterey, is the Monterey Bay Aquarium! A must see/visit for anyone who has never been, and you will most likely find yourself going back for a second, or even a third time. So whether you're coming to live in Monterey for work, or just to get away from big city life, one thing is certain, you will love it here! Read Less
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A Beautiful City by the Sea: Love it! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) During the five years that I lived in Monterey, I have to say it was absolutely amazing. It is a quiet, and peaceful city to live in, and you won't find better weather anywhere than while living in Monterey. The cost of living can be quite high, but in my opinion is worth it if y ...Read More ou can afford it!

Looking for work? There are plenty of opportunities in Monterey. A quick search in your favorite online job search website will show a huge amount of available jobs in Monterey.

Your family will also love come to visit you if you live in Monterey. One of the best areas in Monterey, is the Monterey Bay Aquarium! A must see/visit for anyone who has never been, and you will most likely find yourself going back for a second, or even a third time. So whether you're coming to live in Monterey for work, or just to get away from big city life, one thing is certain, you will love it here! Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Monterey? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dennis the Menace Playground
      El Estero Park
      Root Park
      Jacks Park
      San Carlos School Field
      Lagunta Niranda Park
      Spanish Park
      Hartnell Park

      Entertainment

      MY Museum
      Monterey Bay Sailing
      Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada
      Randy's Fishing Trips
      Monterey Bay Whale Watching Center
      Chris' Fishing Trips and Whale Watching
      Glass Bottom Boat
      Museum of Monterey

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      London Bridge Pub
      La Casa Bodega
      Dust Bowl Brewing Company Tap Depot
      Fish and Chips Cafe
      Warf Chocolate Factory
      Carousel Candies
      Candy Land

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Monterey? Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in Monterey.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Monterey? The cost of living in Monterey is 192/100 - which is 37% higher than California.
      Monterey
      192

      92% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Monterey? Monterey crime rates are 2,639, which are 7% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,639 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -25%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Monterey? The median income in Monterey is $80,908 which is 27% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $80,90846% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,60370% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Monterey a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Terry Franklin, MD, FAAFP
      Gerard M. Lehrer
      Sunderpal S Dail DDS

      C Housing

      What are Monterey home prices? Monterey home prices are $813,600 - which is 99% higher than California
      Median home value
      $813,600340% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,85595% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Monterey have good schools? The Monterey graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      32% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Monterey a good place to live? Monterey has an overall rating of 62% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      12 total surveys

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