Salinas, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 39,612 housing units in Salinas.
This represents a 14.6% growth from 34,577 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 39,603 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 9 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Salinas is about 50.1%.
Salinas's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.5%.
Average household size is 3.66 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Salinas were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 14.80% |
| One Bedroom | 19.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 26.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 27.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 3.73 |
Median year structure was built | 1972 |
Median Value of occupied units | $195,700 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $229,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 3.58 |
Median year structure was built | 1973 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $953 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 12.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 61.20% |
| Debt Free | 20% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23% |