Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Monterey

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Which Monterey neighborhoods have the highest urban-rural index score? All 16 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 7.25/10. How urban-rural index is measured →

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Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Fisherman Flats9.2

Extensive natural landscapes and agricultural land dominate the area, providing a significantly more rural setting than most of Monterey. According to iHuus data, there is minimal built-up infrastructure or dense residential development in this vicinity.

#2
Deer Flats9

Expansive natural landscapes and agricultural lands dominate the area, providing a much more secluded environment than the typical Monterey setting. According to iHuus data, the landscape is characterized by minimal building density and significant vegetation.

#3
Glenwood9

Abundant farmland and forested areas define this landscape, providing a much more open and natural environment than the typical Monterey setting according to iHuus data.

#4
Skyline Ridge9

#5
Skyline Forest8.6

#6
Monterey Vista7.5

#7
Aguajito Oaks7.5

#8
Alta Mesa7.2

#9
Old Town6.5

#10
Del Monte Beach6.5

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Full Monterey Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:7.25— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Fisherman Flats9.2#1+1.9 ↑
Deer Flats9#2+1.8 ↑
Glenwood9#3+1.8 ↑
Skyline Ridge9#4+1.8 ↑
Skyline Forest8.6#5+1.3 ↑
Monterey Vista7.5#6+0.3 ↑
Aguajito Oaks7.5#7+0.3 ↑
Alta Mesa7.2#8—
Old Town6.5#9-0.8 ↓
Del Monte Beach6.5#10-0.8 ↓
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande6.5#11-0.8 ↓
New Monterey6.5#12-0.8 ↓
Villa Del Monte6.5#13-0.8 ↓
Downtown6.5#14-0.8 ↓
Oak Grove6.5#15-0.8 ↓
Casanovsa Oak Knoll6.5#16-0.8 ↓

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