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At A GLANCE: Quality of Life

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Monterey County enjoys a superb quality of life with moderate temperatures and average rainfall of about 19 inches per year. The County parks system offer nine regional parks including 12,155 acres of land and 10,000 acres of lakes. Laguna Seca is the site of at least five car races each year and other county parks host a wide range of events from triathlons to bikathons and other community events.

The County offers world class golf courses, restaurants and accommodations, as well as access to the abundant sea life in Monterey Bay.

The County has a strong concentration of higher education and research institutions, as well as museums interpreting the county’s distinct historical and cultural heritage.

Population

33.7

Median age

  • a little less than the figure in California: 36
  • about 90 percent of the figure in United States: 37.7