Monterey County is found in the state of California. With an area of 3771 square miles, Monterey County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 40,176 residents. Monterey County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Salinas, with a population of 183,496.

Monterey County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Monterey County residents is $50,046, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in California. Reflecting this, the average house value in Monterey County is $298,673, well above the state average of $244,863.    Continued below...