The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93954 sells for about $289,000, or $215 per square foot.
Homes take about 116 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,991 a month.
ZIP 93954
The housing market in 93954 is characterized by very low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a small, rural PO Box-only ZIP code. Prices remain stable with minimal movement in either direction. The market is driven by local agricultural demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle, including agricultural workers and those who prefer remote living over suburban or urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 116 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 15.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 93954, Monterey County CA
The area is served by San Lucas Elementary, which is a small rural school district.
The region is subject to wildfire risk common to rural Monterey County; insurance availability and premiums are increasingly sensitive to these environmental factors.
The area is primarily rural and agricultural with limited large-scale commercial development or major infrastructure expansion 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 typically rely on personal vehicles for long-distance commutes to employment centers in the Salinas Valley or King City.
Recreation is primarily focused on outdoor activities in the surrounding rural landscape; there are no major shopping or entertainment districts within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the rural nature of the ZIP; vacancy pressure is generally low but turnover is infrequent.
The local economy is heavily driven by agriculture and related support services in the Salinas Valley.
No major development pipeline projects are currently reported for this rural area.
The Monterey County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
The area is served by the San Lucas Union Elementary School District.
Property insurance in this rural, fire-prone area of Monterey County is subject to market volatility and potential coverage limitations.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
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.
- Salinas Valley Fairgrounds4.311.1 mi
- San Lorenzo County Park4.512.2 mi
- Williams Hill4.69.7 mi
- King City Cinemas4.311.4 mi
- Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum4.512.1 mi
- Mission San Antonio de Padua4.817.8 mi
- Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum4.512.1 mi
- San Lorenzo County Park4.512.2 mi
- San Antonio Park4.212 mi
- Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum4.512.1 mi
- Safeway4.111.4 mi
- King City Center411.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary educational anchor for the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.