The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93926 sells for about $685,000, or $405 per square foot.
Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 93926 — Gonzales
The housing market in 93926 is currently characterized by extremely low inventory and minimal sales activity, reflecting a stable but quiet environment. Prices remain high relative to the national average but offer a more affordable alternative to the nearby coastal Monterey markets. Data for specific historical price and tax trends are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking more affordable housing options compared to the coastal Monterey Peninsula, while still maintaining access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 93926, Monterey County, CA
Gonzales is experiencing modest residential growth with recent single-family home permit activity, supported by its role as a smaller agricultural-adjacent community in Monterey County.
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%). County (Monterey County, California) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: The base tax rate is 1% of the assessed value as mandated by California Proposition 13, plus voter-approved debt service levies for school districts and special districts.
Residents primarily commute via US-101 toward employment hubs in Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Salinas River, with basic shopping and dining available within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, with 2-bedroom units being the most common, typically ranging from $750 to $999 per month.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the agricultural sector of the Salinas Valley, with major employers located in nearby Salinas.
The area is served by US-101, providing the primary transit corridor for regional travel.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and single-family housing projects.
The Monterey County Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level taxing districts, including school and utility districts.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Salinas4.119.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese419.8 mi
- Salinas Sports Complex4.418.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Salinas4.119.8 mi
- Rabobank Stadium4.418.5 mi
- Bankers Casino4.118 mi
- Gino's4.417.4 mi
- Pinnacles National Park4.711.7 mi
- Bear Gulch Day Use Area4.712 mi
- Mission of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad4.78.7 mi
- Monolith4.811.8 mi
- Premiere Cinemas - Soledad4.58.9 mi
- National Steinbeck Center4.718 mi
- Mission of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad4.78.7 mi
- The Steinbeck House Restaurant & Event Venue4.718.2 mi
- Pinnacles National Park4.711.7 mi
- Thousand Trails San Benito4.112.4 mi
- Bear Gulch Day Use Area4.712 mi
- Vosti Park4.38.2 mi
- Central Park4.53.3 mi
- Foods Co.4.28.8 mi
- Monterey Regional Airport4.425.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.