Old Town vs New Monterey

Salinas, CA Neighborhood Comparison

Old Town's median sale price is $1.2M, about $73k (6%) more than New Monterey's $1.2M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Old Town
$1.2M median
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Neighborhood B
New Monterey
$1.2M median
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Old Town
Metric
New Monterey
$1.2M
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Median Price
$1.2M
Old Town
Median Price
100%
New Monterey
Median Price
94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Town or New Monterey more expensive?

Old Town has a median home price of $1.2M and New Monterey is $1.2M. New Monterey is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Old Town or New Monterey?

Old Town has no school rating on file and New Monterey has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Old Town has no Walk Score on file. New Monterey has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.