Monterey County, CA home prices

Monterey County, CA: the typical home is worth $850,449 as of 2026-05, down -0.9% over the past year and +223.8% since 2000. Listings run about $683/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $36,082 → 2026: $850,449 (23.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $850,449, homes in Monterey County sit 67% above the California median ($509,844) and 264% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #14 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 53 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 9.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~83% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$4,198/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,895/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

San Benito County, CA ($772,130) · Santa Cruz County, CA ($1,157,195) · Santa Clara County, CA ($1,652,163) · Merced County, CA ($419,169) · San Luis Obispo County, CA ($909,704) · Kings County, CA ($365,077)