King City, CA Area Guide

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King City Area Facts

  • King City has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • King City crime rates are 51% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in King City is 10% lower than the California average
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Kalifornia King City User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I lived in King City for a few years before my job transferred me. I got to say, King City has a lot of amenities. There are so many places to go in this city for shopping and hanging out. There are a ton of different parks and shopping centers in the area. I take my dog with me ...Read More everywhere I go and I feel so welcomed. The California weather in this area is sublime, it's like a brand new day every time I walk outside.

There are not a lot of entertainment spots in this area, however, it makes up for it in kind nature aesthetic. This place is great for outdoorsy people who want to experience life outside. The best place in King City is San Lorenzo County Park, Salinas river runs right through it. It is a beautiful area where I can pick up some Starbucks and take a long walk to the park with my pup.

The cost of living, housing, and school system are not the best. They lack in this area, but they make up for having low crime rates and great weather. I would recommend this location to anyone who would like a taste of casual California. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Creekbridge Soccer Park
      King City Pocket Park
      War Memorial Stadium
      King City Skate Park
      Skate Park
      City Park
      King City Park
      Salinas Valley Fairgrounds

      Entertainment

      King City Cinemas
      Sol Treasures
      Robert Stanton Theater
      Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
      La Gloria School
      Monterey County Agriculture and Rural Life Museum
      Old House

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      San Lorenzo Liquors
      La Potranca
      Subway
      China1Express
      Carl's Jr.
      Subway
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in King City? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in King City.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in King City? The cost of living in King City is 126/100 - which is 10% lower than California.
      King City
      126

      26% 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 King City? King City crime rates are 1,378, which are 51% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,378 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -27%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in King City? The median income in King City is $50,174 which is 21% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $50,1749% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,45338% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      MMH - Outpatient Center
      Mee Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Pinnacle HealthCare Urgent Care
      Dr Roberto Tongson

      B+ Housing

      What are King City home prices? King City home prices are $281,900 - which is 31% lower than California
      Median home value
      $281,90053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23530% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does King City have good schools? The King City graduation rate is 39% - which is 51% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      39%

      53% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is King City a good place to live? King City has an overall rating of 68% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      39%

      3 total surveys

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