COMMENT BY
german from Salinas, CA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Salinas, CA
COMMENT
Overall good place to live
I hear many people complaining about how Salinas is expensive and all of that, but i mean if you have the money then go for it. The weather is very nice, especially during the summer time, its more relaxed than many larger cities, and i dont mind having to pay a little more because it realy is a nice place to live, you just have to be willing to give it a chance. Yes i am aware that there is a gang problem, but if you look at other cities the same size of Salinas or larger, the problem is no where near as calmer than Salinas. Agriculture is the backbone of this region, which generates billions each year. The population is mostly hispanic and people are friendly, mostly, wherever you go. Also Salinas is starting to attract many well known artists to perform concerts and events here at the Sports Complex, which in my opinion tells me that more attention is being given towards this city for future performances and such. Overall i have lived in Salinas all my life and i have never been robbed or felt threatened by anyone so thats good. I do feel safe, and its nice not to have to drive to the bay area to go to a mall. The Northridge Mall is the only enclosed mall in Monterey County so thats pretty cool, along with scores of many retail stores like Target, Circuit City, Walmart, Costco, and the new Best Buy just to name a few. So if you are considering moving to Salinas, i believe you will like it, just give it a try, and dont let the high cost of housing push you away!!
by a life long Salinas resident