Monterey

Monterey is a city of natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage. It is the oldest city in the state, founded in 1770, and was the state capital for a time. The first California Constitution was signed there in 1849, and the city was incorporated in 1850. Today, Monterey is a thriving community of 29,700 (plus 2,500 in unincorporated areas). Montereyans pride themselves on living in a clean and safe environment. Monterey is a 8.62 sq. mi. center for tourism, with its unique collection of historic adobes, in addition to many world-known sites including Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks to tourism, Monterey boasts world-class dining and accommodations, as well as an outstanding array of scenic parks, beaches, and recreation facilities. This tourist-driven economy accounts for 10.2% of the county's retail store sales, and while tourism employs the most people, it does so in small businesses. The major employers in Monterey include the City of Monterey, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Monterey Peninsula College, CTB-McGraw Hill, Inc., Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Naval Postgraduate School, and Defense Language Institute. In Monterey and Del Rey Oaks combined, personal and professional services account for 51% of all employment. Wholesale and retail trades account for 23%; manufacturing 12%; public administration 7%; and transportation, communications, and utilities 4%. Monterey has a median income that is much higher than that of the state or the nation.

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