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King City, California

city · Monterey County

At a glance

13,604
Population
$449,900
Median home value (all homes)
48% above U.S. median
$530,659
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,534/mo
Median rent
14% above U.S. median
$66,761
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
29.4 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
3.55%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing66% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities12% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost57% 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 college48 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates50.1%
College graduates11.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city King City Economic Development
The Community Development Department for the City of King handles current and long-term planning, community development grants, environmental compliance, historic preservation, development permitting, and related services (including economic development) for the City of King. It provides information about ongoing projects and staff contacts for the department.
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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