Alta Mesa, Monterey, CA
Living in Alta Mesa
Bikeability71
Walkability80
Commute91
Public Transit49
Affordability100
Public Safety47
Airports67
Hospitals60
Colleges94
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation+10 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
33%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over21%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black3%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Households
Family household33%
Householder living alone60%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$463kMedian Home Value-$485k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$526 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197939%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M20%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta Mesa
United States45
California55
Salinas Metro Area49
Monterey County49
Property Crime in Alta Mesa
United States48
California56
Salinas Metro Area47
Monterey County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Mesa
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding7
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta Mesa, Monterey, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta Mesa, Monterey, CA
San Carlos School
1 miles, N
Santa Catalina School
1 miles, E
Trinity Christian High School
2 miles, NW
Stevenson School Carmel Campus
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Mesa, Monterey, CA
California State University-Monterey Bay
7 miles, NE
University of California-Santa Cruz
30 miles, N
San Jose State University
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Mesa, Monterey, CA
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
1 miles, SW
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E
Natividad Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Watsonville Community Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Alta Mesa, Monterey, CA
Monterey Regional Airport
3 miles, E
San Francisco International Airport
76 miles, N
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
80 miles, N