Del Rey Oaks, CA

Del Rey Oaks, California

Del Rey Oaks, California, in Monterey county, is 11 miles SW of Salinas, California (center to center) and 51 miles S of San Jose, California. The people of the city are in the Salinas metropolitan area. Del Rey Oaks has a population of 1,650.

The People and Families of Del Rey Oaks

In Del Rey Oaks, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Del Rey Oaks had a median family income of $70,119. Del Rey Oaks has a large middle class. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. Del Rey Oaks benefits from its educated workforce. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Del Rey Oaks residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Del Rey Oaks Housing

In Del Rey Oaks, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Del Rey Oaks, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Del Rey Oaks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Del Rey Oaks, CA

Comparing Del Rey Oaks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Del Rey Oaks Almanac

Del Rey Oaks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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Del Rey Oaks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Del Rey Oaks, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Del Rey Oaks Colleges

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