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Monterey (sic), from Independence Hill, in rear of the Bishop's Palace. As it appeared on 32d (i.e., 23d) September, 18…, 1847
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Marsh, G.T., and Sons
G.T. Marsh and Sons, also known as Marsh's Oriental Art Store, is a historic building in Monterey, California that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Monterey
City in California, United StatesMonterey ( MON-tə-RAY; Spanish: Monterrey) is a city on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. Located in Monterey County, the city occupies a land area of 8.645 sq mi (22.39 km2) and recorded a population of 30,218 in the 2020 census. Monterey was founded by the Spanish in 1774, when Gaspar de Portolá and Junípero Serra established the Presidio of Monterey and the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo. Monterey was elevated to capital of the Province of the Californias in 1777, serving as the administrative and military headquarters of both Alta California and Baja California, as well as its only official port of entry. Following the Mexican War of Independence, …
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Housing in Monterey
The typical Monterey home is worth about $1,160,000, up 0.8% in a year, 52% above the California typical home.
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Safety in Monterey
Safety Grade C
Monterey reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 75% report less.
Work & commute in Monterey
Full picture →About one in 4 of Monterey’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Salinas (8%), Seaside (4%) and Pacific Grove (4%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Health in Monterey
Health Grade A
Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Monterey
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Monterey
Full climate →Monterey has warm winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 66°, a January night drops to 44°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Monterey
All Monterey schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Monterey’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
Monterey is a college town
Colleges →of Monterey’s residents are enrolled in college. Monterey Peninsula College has about 5,588 students on campus, and 2 more colleges are in town.
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