Old Monterey Business District, Monterey, MA
Old Monterey Business District — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Old Monterey Business District, Monterey, Massachusetts. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons licensing database.
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Old Monterey Business District Neighborhood Overview
Located in the heart of Monterey, the Old Monterey Business District is a central and historic neighborhood. The housing market here is firmly in the Prime tier, characterized by a median home value of $960,400. The average home size is a relatively compact 1,150 square feet, reflecting the area's historic and central layout. Recent mortgage data shows robust activity with 519 total loan originations, overwhelmingly dominated by 498 conventional loans, indicating a market with strong traditional financing.
The neighborhood exhibits a nearly even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 40.9% and a renter-occupied rate of 59.1%. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,212 per month. The median household income of $103,946 supports this market, aligning with the costs of living in this desirable central location. The character of the Old Monterey Business District is defined by its blend of commercial vitality and residential charm, offering a walkable, urban lifestyle within a historic California coastal city.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 35 neighborhoods in Monterey.
Old Monterey Business District Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $960K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $104K |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.8% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93940 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 519 |
| VA Loan Originations | 11 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $983K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 498 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 10 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Old Monterey Business District, Monterey
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Old Monterey Business District
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14