Salinas, CA
Population 161,993 · Salinas, CA MSA. Moving to or from Salinas? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
161,993
Cost of living (RPP)
109.042
Annual avg temp
58°F
Typical home
$747,758
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $89,150 |
| Median age | 32.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $610,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,923/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.71 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 109.042 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 154.157, goods 105.168, services 145.669. Source: BEA, Salinas, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
58°F
January low
42°F
July high
71°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 12.6". Station: SALINAS MUNICIPAL AP, CA US (2.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$747,758
ZHVI YoY
-1.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,543/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Salinas, CA
Total employment (MSA)
181,410
Median wage (annual)
$44,570
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 27,600 | $36,980 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 25,020 | $36,920 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 18,820 | $35,820 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 16,550 | $38,530 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 16,140 | $48,290 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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