There is the actual city of Monterey, a surprisingly small (30,000 souls) city thats more middle-class than wealthy, with a definite working-class legacy left behind by the fishermen and cannery workers you may have met through John Steinbeck.

How rich is Monterey California?

- The average income of a Monterey resident is $36,812 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year. - The Median household income of a Monterey resident is $64,772 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year .Income and Salaries for Monterey.ECONOMYMonterey, CaliforniaUnited StatesReal estate, rental, leasing2.0%1.9%19 more rows

Where do rich people live in Monterey?

Most affluent neighborhoods (Median Household Income above $100k/yr.)hideRankneighborhoodMedian Household Income1Carmel Valley (North-West)$152,4112Mount Toro Foothills, Salinas Valley$143,5083Jacks Peak, Monterey$142,1434Mount Toro Foothills, Salinas Valley$141,36419 more rows

Is Monterey poor?

Based strictly on federal definitions, Monterey County has an overall poverty rate of 14.67%. 1 Poverty rates are higher in Salinas and South County. Poverty also greatly impacts women-led households, children, and non-white residents of the county.

How cold is the water in Monterey Bay?

Water temperature in Monterey Bay today is 61°F. The average water temperature in Monterey Bay in winter reaches 55.4°F, in spring 53.6°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 57.2°F, and in autumn it is 57.2°F.