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Elkhorn, CA

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Population
1,664
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4 ft
Median Home Value
$811,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,000/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$126,964
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Elkhorn

Elkhorn is a quiet, rural community tucked into northern Monterey County, just south of Watsonville and a short drive from Monterey Bay. Home to around 1,600 residents, the area offers a relaxed countryside lifestyle surrounded by strawberry fields and rolling coastal hills. Life here centers closely around the Elkhorn Slough, a protected tidal waterway famous for its thriving sea otter populations, harbor seals, and world-class birdwatching.

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Local kids attend Elkhorn Elementary before heading to middle and high schools in the neighboring North Monterey County district. Living here means having kayaking, hiking trails, and peaceful nature preserves right in your backyard. It has a secluded, small-town feel, yet convenient road connections make commuting to Salinas, stopping for fresh seafood in Moss Landing, or heading up toward Santa Cruz simple for daily errands and work.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.7rating

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