Buying Property in Salinas as a Foreigner
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Salinas aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Salinas, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West SalinasHood | $784,767 | 3.3% | 56 | 22 | 3 |
| SunsetHood | $674,800 | 4.4% | 53 | 16 | 3 |
| Spreckels JunctionHood | $784,767 | 3.3% | 77 | 22 | 3 |
| South SalinasHood | $784,767 | 3.3% | 65 | 22 | 56 |
| Santa RitaHood | $696,793 | 4.2% | 53 | 28 | 5 |
| Oldtown SalinasHood | $784,767 | 3.3% | 51 | 22 | 3 |
| North SalinasHood | $696,793 | 4.2% | 53 | 28 | 3 |
| NatividadHood | $696,793 | 4.2% | 71 | 28 | 3 |
| Maple ParkHood | $784,767 | 3.3% | 56 | 22 | 3 |
| Laurel WestHood | $879,739 | 3.7% | 67 | 18 | 3 |
| Harden RanchHood | $696,793 | 4.2% | 58 | 28 | 5 |
| CreekbridgeHood | $696,793 | 4.2% | 67 | 28 | 3 |
| ChinatownHood | $784,767 | 3.3% | 62 | 22 | 3 |
| AlisalHood | $674,800 | 4.4% | 49 | 16 | 3 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6 | 4.9 | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 28.3 | 5.1 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 28.6 | 5.0 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 26.5 |
Federal & California tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.8 |
| +1.9% |
| 2020 | 25.8 | 4.4 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 4.4 | — |
