Monterey County, California
Monterey Real Estate and Local Guide
Historic coastal city and popular tourist destination on Monterey Bay, known for its fishing heritage, marine science, and preserved adobe architecture. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Monterey best.
About the area
Living in Monterey, CA
Site of Colton Hall, where California's first constitution was drafted in 1849; Monterey served as the capital of Alta California.
The housing market
Homes in Monterey
- About 37.9% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large share of renters.
- About 44.5% of housing is single-family homes, with many multi-unit buildings.
- The median home value is about $1,003,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Monterey home
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Major public aquarium on Cannery Row, one of the largest in North America
Cannery Row
Historic waterfront street made famous by John Steinbeck's novel of the same name
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
Oldest continuously operating parish and oldest stone building in California
El Estero Park and Dennis the Menace Park
Lakeside park with paddleboats, a skate park, and the Dennis the Menace playground
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Paved shoreline trail for walking and cycling along Monterey Bay
Neighborhoods
Monterey areas to know
New Monterey
Hillside neighborhood above Cannery Row
Del Monte
Coastal area near Del Monte Beach and the former Hotel Del Monte grounds
Old Town / Downtown
Historic district around Alvarado Street and the Monterey State Historic Park adobes
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.