Investor-grade market analytics for Salinas, California. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$843,101
+0.9% year-over-year
4.0%
gross annual
+0.9%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+0.9% year-over-year
70/100
HighNet migration: Bottom 3% nationally
In-migrants avg $109,352 AGI vs out-migrants $71,609
Opportunity Zone Market
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Salinas, CA is in a stabilization phase with 0.9% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 8.92x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-1,778 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is elevated (70/100), which may impact insurance costs and long-term property values. Rental yield of 3.98% is below average, suggesting this market is more suited for appreciation-driven strategies.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Salinas, CA's primary climate exposure is flooding (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 70/100 (High) indicates overall risk which may increase insurance premiums and impact property values over time. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.