Monterey County, California
Salinas Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat and largest city in Monterey County, an agricultural hub known as the Salad Bowl of the World and the hometown of writer John Steinbeck. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Salinas best.
About the area
Living in Salinas, CA
Known as the "Salad Bowl of the World" for its large agriculture industry.
The housing market
Homes in Salinas
- About 47% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 56% of homes are single-family detached.
- The median home value is about $610,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Salinas home
National Steinbeck Center
Museum in Oldtown Salinas devoted to Nobel laureate John Steinbeck
Steinbeck House
Victorian birthplace and boyhood home of John Steinbeck
Oldtown Salinas
Historic downtown known for its Victorian architecture
Natividad Creek Park
68-acre city park in northeast Salinas with trails, restored native habitat, and sports facilities
Toro County Park
Monterey County park with about 20 miles of trails across rolling grasslands and canyons
Neighborhoods
Salinas areas to know
Creekbridge
Northeast residential neighborhood developed in the 1990s
Williams Ranch
Residential neighborhood in northeast Salinas
Harden Ranch
Residential neighborhood developed in the 1990s
East Salinas
Includes the Alisal and Laurel Heights sections east of downtown
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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.