City safety & data profile

King CityCA

King City, CA is a 14K-resident city in Monterey County with a median household income of $66,761.

Monterey County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for King City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. King City has a population larger than 22% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $449,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 78%
By size
$66,761
Median income
$449,900
Median home
23%
Poverty rate

The read on King City

King City posts a median household income higher than 32% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the King City area.

Top 68%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near King City

Where King City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,761 Bottom 32% higher than 32% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading King City, CA beyond the headline numbers

King City sits inside Monterey County, California, at roughly 36.21°N, -121.13°W. Population 13,902, $66,761 median household income. Median home value $449,900, median rent $1,534. Poverty rate 23%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: King City's highest-prevalence health measure is physical inactivity at 37.8%, then obesity at 37.2%. 1 hospital in/around King City, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for King City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,902
King City
Median Income
$66,761
Near average
Median Home Value
$449,900
+98% vs avg
Median Age
29.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Monterey County) - King City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
438K+4%
Median Income
$97,230+64%
Median Home Value
$781,000+116%
Poverty Rate
12.7%-25%
Unemployment
5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for King City, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
Poverty Rate
23% +62% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 11.4%
Work From Home 3.9%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 15.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Physical Inactivity
37.8%
Obesity
37.2%
Short Sleep Duration
37.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
29.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.5%
Current Smoking
16.6%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Diabetes
14.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 44.9%
Annual Checkup 66.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of King City, CA? ▼
King City, CA has a population of 13,902 people, located in Monterey County, California.
What is the median household income in King City? ▼
The median household income in King City, CA is $66,761 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23%.
What is the median home value in King City? ▼
The median home value in King City, CA is $449,900. Median rent is $1,534/month.
What are the top health concerns in King City? ▼
The top health indicators in King City include Physical Inactivity (37.8%), Obesity (37.2%), Short Sleep Duration (37.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in King City? ▼
King City has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in King City? ▼
The median age in King City, CA is 29.7 years. 11.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

King City, CA is located in Monterey County, California. With a population of 14K and a $66,761 median household income, the community faces health challenges including physical inactivity and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the King City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using King City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the King City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Monterey County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.