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Marina, California

city · Monterey County

At a glance

22,563
Population
$818,700
Median home value (all homes)
170% above U.S. median
$871,019
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,101/mo
Median rent
56% above U.S. median
$95,955
Median household income
22% above U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
9.66%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 151 — 51% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing188% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities9% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost29% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates37.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Marina Economic Development
The Economic Development Division serves the City of Marina through cost-effective, timely and professional services regarding business retention, attraction, grant research and writing relating to economic development. The Economic Development Division Coordinator serves as lead staff for the Economic Development Commission and together develop goals and priority economic development projects for the success of Marina businesses.
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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