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Gonzales, California

city · Monterey County

At a glance

8,492
Population
$618,800
Median home value (all homes)
104% above U.S. median
$642,035
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,524/mo
Median rent
13% above U.S. median
$77,672
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
0.29%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 133 — 33% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing122% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities0% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost45% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates61%
College graduates9.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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