There are 19 independent living communities serving Monterey, California. This includes 2 communities in Monterey and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in California range from around $18 up to $165 per day, with a mean expense running about $69. The per month expense averages about $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. Yearly, the mean cost is about $24,750, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Monterey, CA can range between $1,925 per month and $3,781 per month. The median cost is approximately $2,681 per month, or about $32,175 per year.
Located within Monterey County, Monterey is a small city in California. Though the surrounding metropolitan area contains 20,301,672 people, there are 31,621 living within the city. Those over the age of 55 compose about 29% of the total community.
Monterey has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $38,000. The median household income is $65,000 versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of California. The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.4% and the median housing price is $237,000, which is much less than the California average of $451,500.
Monterey has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives optimal levels of rain annually. Monterey has moderate air quality ratings and an average rate of crime in comparison to other cities.