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 · estimate
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 92/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.