Gonzales, CA

Gonzales, California

Gonzales, California, in Monterey county, is 16 miles SE of Salinas, California (center to center) and 62 miles SE of San Jose, California. Part of the surrounding Salinas metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Gonzales is home to some 7,525 residents.

The People and Families of Gonzales

In Gonzales, about 49% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Gonzales are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gonzales had a median family income of $41,773.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gonzales. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Gonzales Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Gonzales was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Gonzales, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Gonzales, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Gonzales, CA

Comparing Gonzales 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Gonzales Almanac

Gonzales Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gonzales Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gonzales residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Gonzales

Gonzales High Schools (2004)

GONZALES HIGH
501 5TH ST.
831-675-2495
A Title I school.
Serves 711 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

PINNACLES HIGH (CONT.)
431 FRONT ST. SOLEDAD
831-678-3066
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 64 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

SOMAVIA HIGH SCHOOL (CONT.)
650 ELKO STREET
831-675-1081
A Non-traditional School
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Gonzales Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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