The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93901 sells for about $799,000, or $563 per square foot.
Homes take about 13 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,416 a month.
ZIP 93901 — Salinas
The 93901 housing market shows moderate activity with a median sale price of $799,000 and a high sale-to-list ratio of 102%. Low inventory levels and short days on market suggest a competitive environment for buyers in this specific ZIP code.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families looking for proximity to downtown amenities and regional transit connections.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 13 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 93901, Monterey County, CA
The area is served by the Salinas City Elementary School District and Salinas Union High School District, with students also having access to Hartnell Community College.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and regional transit hubs, with ongoing development centered around the downtown Salinas area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents have access to major transit centers including Amtrak, Monterey-Salinas Transit, and Greyhound bus services for regional commuting.
Old Town Salinas offers a variety of dining, shopping, and spa amenities, serving as a central hub for the local community.
The economy is heavily influenced by the agricultural sector and regional administrative functions within Monterey County.
The area is a primary transit hub for the region, featuring access to Amtrak, Greyhound, and local bus systems.
Development is focused on the revitalization of the downtown core and surrounding infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and community college district assessments.
Data sourced from US Census ACS and local ZIP-level aggregations.
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Salinas4.13.8 mi
- Treasure Hunt: The Ride4.714.5 mi
- TAG Adventure Park4.817.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese43.4 mi
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca4.88 mi
- Mission San Juan Bautista4.714.1 mi
- The Quail4.614.5 mi
- Monterey County Fairgrounds4.413 mi
- Folktale Winery & Vineyards4.513.4 mi
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca4.88 mi
- Bayonet & Black Horse4.510 mi
- Marina State Beach4.69.4 mi
- Toro Park4.74.7 mi
- Monterey Zoo4.44.9 mi
- Old Fisherman's Wharf4.514.3 mi
- Carmel Mission Basilica4.617.3 mi
- Mission San Juan Bautista4.714.1 mi
- Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)4.616.1 mi
- National Steinbeck Center4.71.2 mi
- Marina State Beach4.69.4 mi
- Toro Park4.74.7 mi
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park4.69.7 mi
- Fremont Peak State Park4.610.4 mi
- Fort Ord National Monument4.76.5 mi
- Discovery Whale Watch4.914.2 mi
- Moss Landing Harbor District4.312.3 mi
- Breakwater Cove Marina4.614.3 mi
- Sail Monterey4.914.2 mi
- Municipal Wharf4.714.2 mi
- Laguna Seca Golf Ranch4.210 mi
- Salinas Fairways Golf Course4.21.7 mi
- Northridge Mall4.23.8 mi
- Safeway4.212.2 mi
- El Super43.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less411.3 mi
- Foods Co.4.21.2 mi
- Monterey Regional Airport4.412.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic downtown area featuring local shops, restaurants, and services.
Community college serving the local region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.