As of 2012, Monterey County's population is 415,057 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.93 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Monterey County is $284,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.16 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Monterey County's cost of living is 32.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Monterey County public schools spend $5,661 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20 students per teacher in Monterey County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Monterey County is 11.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Monterey County jobs have Decreased by 0.88 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Monterey County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |