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Salinas, CA — ZIP 93901

Population: 29,724 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 93901 (Salinas, CA) is $776,880 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $785,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,247/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$776,880

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$776,880
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$780,658
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$785,000
Median list price
$824,444
Median price per sqft
$494
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,247/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Open Door Charter District, Salinas City Elementary, Salinas Union High
Schools include
Open Door Charter, Mission Park Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, University Park Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Ord (7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
609
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,526 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
59.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,248
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
162,831
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 93901State medianUS median
Median home value$776,880$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$785,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,247/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,248$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 93901?
$776,880.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93901?
$785,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93901?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93901?
Typical rent: $2,247/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93901?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 93901 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93901?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93901?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93901?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93901?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 93901 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93901?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93901?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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