Who moves to Salinas, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Monterey County, CA, home of Salinas, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 11,387from other US counties
- Moved out
- 15,889to other US counties
- Net
- −4,502more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 376tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 1,337 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 943 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 428 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 385 |
| Fresno County, CA (Fresno) | 290 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 284 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 256 |
| San Benito County, CA | 242 |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | 180 |
| San Mateo County, CA (San Mateo) | 172 |
| Contra Costa County, CA (Concord) | 157 |
| Yuma County, AZ (Yuma) | 156 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 967 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 966 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 488 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 471 |
| San Benito County, CA | 457 |
| Fresno County, CA (Fresno) | 411 |
| Yuma County, AZ (Yuma) | 406 |
| Merced County, CA (Merced) | 388 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 386 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 262 |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | 259 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 258 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 6,763 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in California and 4,624 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 428 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 385 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 284 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 256 |
| San Mateo County, CA (San Mateo) | 172 |
| Contra Costa County, CA (Concord) | 157 |
| Yuma County, AZ (Yuma) | 156 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 146 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 488 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 471 |
| Yuma County, AZ (Yuma) | 406 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 386 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 262 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 258 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 251 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 228 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Salinas come from?
Most people moving into Monterey County, CA come from nearby counties, led by Santa Cruz County, CA (1,337 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Salinas move to?
The top destination is Santa Clara County, CA (967 people). Farther away, the most popular is San Diego County, CA.
Are more people moving to Salinas or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 11,387 people moved into Monterey County, CA from elsewhere in the US and 15,889 moved out, a net loss of 4,502 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Salinas.