Housing & Real Estate — Salinas, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 45,206 |
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| Occupied | 43,624 |
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| Vacant | 1,582 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 20,518 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 23,106 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $654,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$768,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,923/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,080/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 44.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,663 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 4,321 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 7,013 |
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| Built before 1960 | 10,978 |
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| Median Year Built | 1976 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
