Investor-grade market analytics for Salinas, California. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$826,251
-2.1% year-over-year
4.2%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Salinas, CA is experiencing a correction with -2.1% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 8.74x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-1,854 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 4.17% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
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.