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Salinas
City in California, United States
Overview
Salinas, often called the 'Salad Bowl of the World,' is a lively agricultural city set in Monterey County. With a rich literary history, charming Oldtown core, and proximity to coastal attractions, the city balances urban amenities with rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
163,542
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.68°, -121.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$3,303
Local Cost
$2,180
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
95
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
479 mm
Internet Speed
165 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNS
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.
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