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Monterey County
City in California, United States
Overview
Monterey County stretches along California's scenic central coast, featuring world-class attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, rugged coastlines, and historic towns. The county is famed for its blend of natural beauty, rich agricultural lands, and charming coastal communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
439,035
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.24°, -121.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,050
Local Cost
$2,860
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
15.0°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
446 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIC
Distance
17 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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