Monterey

This historic town of Spanish and Mexican heritage was the first capital of California.

WELCOME TO MONTEREY

 
Monterey’s Cannery Row, once the Sardine Capital of the World, was immortalized by John Steinbeck and the now famous waterfront area houses the popular Monterey Bay Aquarium, the elegant Monterey Plaza Hotel and touristy Wharf #1 with its fish-mongers and purveyors of steaming clam chowder served in crusty French bread bowls, freshly pulled taffy candy and whale-watching trips. When it comes to Monterey, CA real estate, it's many residential areas can include homes and cottages, ranch-style family homes, as well as easy-care condos to hillside villas with incredible bay and ocean vistas.
 

SCHOOLS

La Mesa Elementary (K–5)
Monte Vista School (TK–8)
Bay View Academy (Charter, K–8)
Monterey High School (9–12)
 

Private Schools (Local & Regional Options)

All Saints Day School (PreK–8, Carmel Valley)
Santa Catalina School (K–12, Monterey; girls 9–12 day/boarding)
York School (8–12, Monterey/Highway 68)
Stevenson School (PreK–12, Pebble Beach; I–12 boarding/day)
San Carlos School (PreK–8, Monterey)
Trinity Christian School (PreK–12, Monterey)
York School (8–12, Monterey/Highway 68)
Carmel Montessori (Preschool, Carmel)
 

DINING AND SHOPPING IN MONTEREY

Breakfast/Coffee

Captain + Stoker
ALTA Bakery & Cafe
Parker-Lusseau Pastries
Kafe Toribashi
Paris Bakery Cafe
The Perfect Crumb Monterey
The Wild Plum Cafe
 

California Cuisine

Cella
Stokes Adobe
Oystertown
Monterey's Fish House
The Fish Hopper
Montrio
 

French

Bistro Moulin
 

Italian

Paluca Trattoria
Heirloom Pizza
 

International

Kuma
Alejandro's
Krua Thai
Zab Zab
Namaste Indian Bistro
Rice & Roots
Paprika Cafe
Crystal Fish
 

Markets

Elroy's
Ad Astra
Monterey Farmer's Market
 

Tasting Rooms

Commanche Cellars
The Wine Experience
Puma Road
Taste of Monterey
Sovino Wine Bar
 


ENTERTAINMENT

Golden State Theatre
Paper Wing Theatre
Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey History and Art Association Museum
 


PARKS AND RECREATION

Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Huckleberry Hill
Dennis the Menace Park
Del Monte Beach
 
 

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Overview for Monterey, CA

29,772 people live in Monterey, where the median age is 37.1 and the average individual income is $62,541. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,772

Total Population

37.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$62,541

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Monterey, CA

Monterey has 12,420 households, with an average household size of 2.12. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Monterey do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,772 people call Monterey home. The population density is 3,443.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,772

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.1

Median Age

49.97 / 50.03%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
12,420

Total Households

2.12

Average Household Size

$62,541

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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