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Salinas
  • City in California
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Salinas

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Salinas is a city in California with a population of 163,004. Salinas is in Monterey County. Living in Salinas offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Salinas there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Salinas and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Salinas are above average.
    About Salinas...
    Population
    163,004
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $477,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,636
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      356.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      149.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      506.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,140.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      584.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      38%
      11%
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    Working in Salinas

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,747
    National
    $69,021
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