Monterey-Salinas, CA
The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, on Central California’s Pacific Coast. The Salinas Valley is the center for Monterey County’s $3.8 billion agriculture industry. It is the largest industry in the county and represents more than 21 percent of all employment. The county has become the No. 1 vegetable-producing region in the nation. The area supplies 80 percent of the nation’s lettuces and nearly the same percentage of artichokes. The top 5 employers in Salinas are Dole Fresh Vegetables, County of Monterey, Tanimura and Antle, Inc, Fresh Express, Fresh Food and Monterey Peninsula School District.
DMA Rank: 128
Median HH Income: $57,250
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