Monterey County, California · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Monterey County, California
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Monterey County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Monterey County, CA scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 26,778 residents aged 75+, growing 12.2%, against 42 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.7/10
Moderate
Population 75+
26,778
12.2% growth
Licensed homes
42
current supply
Demand rating
5.4/10
Moderate
Why Monterey County ranks here
Monterey County scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) because its 26,778 seniors 75+ are growing 12.2% against just 42 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.0 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $81,991 and median home value of $781,000 signal the local private-pay base.
Monterey County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
26,778
75+ growth (10-yr)
12.2%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
6.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
42
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Monterey County?
Monterey County has 42 licensed assisted living homes, serving 26,778 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Monterey County a good market for assisted living?
Monterey County scores 6.7 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 12.2%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Monterey County?
The 75+ population in Monterey County is projected to change 12.2% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 6.0% of seniors 65+.
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the California state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.