2026 Top Cities by Overall Score in Monterey County
2026 Top Cities by Overall Score in:
Houseberry’s list of the best neighborhoods overall in Monterey, where we've considered data on schools, safety
Salinas ranks first of 1 ranked city in Monterey County on overall score, at 2.1 out of 5.
School : 2.0/5
Safety : 0.2/5
Amenities : 2.3/5
Price : -
Appreciation : -
Value: $0
School : 2.0/5
Safety : 0.2/5
Amenities : 2.3/5
Price : -
Appreciation : -
Value: $0
Scores updated October 2026
Monterey County cities: your questions, answered
What are the best cities to live in Monterey County?
By Houseberry's overall score, the top-ranked cities in Monterey County are Salinas (2.1 out of 5), out of 1 ranked.
How many cities in Monterey County score 4 out of 5 or higher overall?
Of the 1 city in Monterey County with an overall score, none scores 4 out of 5 or higher overall.
Which city in Monterey County has the highest school score?
Salinas has the highest school score of the ranked cities in Monterey County, at 2.0 out of 5.
Which city in Monterey County has the highest safety score?
Salinas has the highest safety score of the ranked cities in Monterey County, at 0.2 out of 5.