The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93933 sells for about $899,000, or $527 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,500 a month.
ZIP 93933 — Marina
The 93933 housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of $899,000, reflecting a 3.5% year-over-year increase. While inventory levels are balanced, the market is seeing a faster pace of sales compared to the previous year, driven by strong demand for coastal living and proximity to university employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for families, university-affiliated professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts who value coastal living and proximity to the Monterey Peninsula's employment and recreational amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 93933, Monterey County CA
Crime in Marina is generally considered moderate, with property crime rates trending in line with regional averages for Monterey County coastal communities.
Schools serving the area are part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which provides a range of public education options with varying performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks related to coastal erosion and potential wildfire exposure in surrounding wildland-urban interface zones, typical of the Monterey Bay region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to California State University, Monterey Bay, and ongoing redevelopment of the former Fort Ord military base into mixed-use and residential projects.
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 primarily commute via Highway 1, providing direct access to Monterey and Salinas employment hubs, with limited public transit options available.
The area features extensive coastal access, including Marina State Beach, numerous hiking and biking trails, and proximity to world-class golf courses in nearby Pebble Beach and Monterey.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the student population at CSUMB and limited new housing supply.
The local economy is anchored by education, tourism, and government services, with significant influence from California State University, Monterey Bay.
Transportation is heavily reliant on Highway 1, which serves as the primary artery connecting the area to the broader Monterey Peninsula.
Development is focused on the former Fort Ord site, with multiple phases of residential and commercial construction currently in progress.
The Monterey County Assessor's office manages property valuations in accordance with state law and Proposition 13.
Parcels are subject to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District taxes and various local utility and flood control district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and coastal hazard exposure, consistent with broader California trends.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 - Salinas4.17.3 mi
- Treasure Hunt: The Ride4.77.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese46.6 mi
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca4.86.6 mi
- Mission San Juan Bautista4.717.8 mi
- The Quail4.610.9 mi
- Monterey County Fairgrounds4.47.4 mi
- Folktale Winery & Vineyards4.510.7 mi
- Monterey Bay Aquarium4.67.9 mi
- Old Fisherman's Wharf4.58.1 mi
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca4.86.6 mi
- Pebble Beach Golf Links4.812 mi
- Carmel Mission Basilica4.612.2 mi
- Old Fisherman's Wharf4.58.1 mi
- Carmel Mission Basilica4.612.2 mi
- Mission San Juan Bautista4.717.8 mi
- Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)4.69 mi
- National Steinbeck Center4.77 mi
- Pebble Beach Golf Links4.812 mi
- Lovers Point Park4.88.3 mi
- Asilomar State Beach4.89.8 mi
- Marina State Beach4.61.9 mi
- Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary4.59 mi
- Discovery Whale Watch4.98 mi
- Moss Landing Harbor District4.38.4 mi
- Breakwater Cove Marina4.67.9 mi
- Sail Monterey4.98 mi
- Municipal Wharf4.78.1 mi
- Pebble Beach Golf Links4.812 mi
- The Quail4.610.9 mi
- Poppy Hills Golf Course4.611 mi
- Pacific Grove Golf Links4.68.9 mi
- Spyglass Hill Golf Course4.711.9 mi
- Northridge Mall4.27.3 mi
- Del Monte Shopping Center4.49.3 mi
- Safeway4.26.8 mi
- Safeway49.3 mi
- Safeway4.312.2 mi
- Monterey Regional Airport4.47.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular coastal destination for surfing, hang gliding, and beach activities.
State-of-the-art facility serving the local community.
Extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.