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King City, CA


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King City, California

King City, California, in Monterey county, is 43 miles SE of Salinas, California (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is considered part of the Salinas metropolitan area. King City has a population of 11,094.

The People and Families of King City

In King City, about 48% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, King City is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, King City had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in King City ($1,625). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

King City Housing

About 50% of housing units in King City are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In King City, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in King City are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%King City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of King City, CA

Comparing King City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime32

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