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Chualar, CA
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California.
Population
812
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,297
ZIP codes
0
Chualar and its ZIP codes
Chualar at a glance
- Chualar is about 5.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,125 a year, 40% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $649,100 (12% below California) and median rent is $1,253 a month.
Local data for Chualar, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chualar, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,125
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$649,100
Median rent
$1,253/mo
Homeownership
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (770), Italian Americans (14), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Chualar.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,594
198,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,175
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,526 per person
How people get to work
Chualar, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chualar, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
600
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
1,190
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
71° / 42°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chualar, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
26.2%
U.S. 11.1% +15.1 pts
Cities near Chualar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GonzalesCity | 5.8 mi | 1.9 |
| SpreckelsCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| SalinasCity | 10 mi | 23.5 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 19 |
| SoledadCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| SeasideCity | 17 mi | 8.9 |
| Del Rey OaksCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MarinaCity | 18 mi | 8.9 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 46.1 |
| RidgemarkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Sand CityCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| CastrovilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Tres PinosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| San Juan BautistaCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chualar, CA in?
- Chualar is in Monterey County, California.
- What is the population of Chualar, CA?
- About 812 people live in Chualar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chualar?
- Nearby places include Gonzales (5.8 mi), Spreckels (8.3 mi), Salinas (10 mi), Boronda (12 mi), Carmel Valley Village (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023