Salinas, California

Population 154,463

Salinas is located in Monterey County, CA. The population is 154,463, making Salinas the largest city in Monterey County.

There are 62 public schools in Salinas with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Salinas is moderate , and there are 277 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salinas is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Salinas property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Salinas include Boronda, Spreckels and Castroville.

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Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 42.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 44.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.6%

Crime Rate

9.43% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 689
  • Violent Crimes: 498
  • Robbery: 154
  • Burglary: 473
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

24.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 277 offenders in Salinas
  • 17.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

292 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 270

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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62 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 62 K-12 public schools in Salinas, CA and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Salinas's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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277 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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66 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Salinas, CA issued 66 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 66 permits, 30 were issued for single family homes and 36 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Salinas, CA issued 59 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 59 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 56 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,699
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,789
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,178
  • 3 Bedrooms: $3,093
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,412

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Environmental Hazards

292 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Salinas, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Salinas, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Salinas, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.88°
  • February 51.88°
  • March 54.38°
  • April 56.35°
  • May 58.5°
  • June 61.41°
  • July 62.4°
  • August 63.1°
  • September 63.97°
  • October 61.92°
  • November 56.68°
  • December 50.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salinas, CA

Earthquakes
Salinas, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Salinas, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Salinas, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Salinas, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salinas, CA: $58,089

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salinas is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 59.67%
White Collar - 40.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Sam Farr

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

44 FCC Towers view all

2 Police Stations view all