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Looking for a Monterey County, CA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Monterey County, California, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 433,729 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Monterey County ranks #175 among U.S. counties by population. Monterey County belongs to the Salinas, CA metropolitan area, which had an estimated 433,729 residents in 2025.
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What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Monterey County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 433,729 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -1.7% |
| Housing units | 145,469 |
| Vacant housing units | 12,980 (8.9%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 68,993 (52.1%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 63,496 (47.9%) |
| Median home value | $781,000 |
| Median gross rent | $2,055/month |
| Median household income | $97,230 |
| Median year homes were built | 1976 |
| Median age of residents | 35.5 |
What the Numbers Mean for Monterey County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 8.9% of Monterey County's housing units (12,980 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, close to the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Monterey County was built in 1976, close to the U.S. median (1980), so distressed homes here span a typical mix of repair needs.
- Prices. The median home value of $781,000 is 135% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 8.0 times the county's median household income of $97,230. A high price-to-income ratio means any discount to market value is large in dollar terms, which is why wholesalers watch spreads closely in counties like this.
- Tenure. Renters make up 47.9% of occupied homes in Monterey County, well above the national 34.8%. That usually means more landlord-owned and absentee-owned property, so mailing addresses that differ from the property address matter when you work this county.
- Population trend. Monterey County lost 1.7% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration -2,176 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Monterey County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Monterey County before they reach the MLS. With about 68,993 owner-occupied and 63,496 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Monterey County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Monterey County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Monterey County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Monterey County, CA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Monterey County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 145,469 housing units in Monterey County, of which 132,489 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.