This is where you can find meaning in the data. Many organizations where we live have already compiled reports to give you context on what this data means for communities. The reports are available for download at the following links and additional information is provided below.
- California Dream Index tracks progress toward a more equitable California where all can prosper.
- Santa Cruz COE Data Portal is a medium for communicating insight and distributing data products related to education in Santa Cruz County.
- Opportunity Insights seeks to translate insights from rigorous, scientific research to policy change by harnessing the power of “big data” using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan: 2014 ‐ 2023 by AMBAG that establishes total amount of housing that each city in Monterey and Santa Cruz county must plan for within 8 years.
- Monterey County Housing Documents and Reports from the Monterey County economic development partner.
- Santa Cruz County Community Assessment Project (CAP) reports on the quality of life in Santa Cruz County (see below for details).
- United Way Monterey County Community Reports provides information on the homeless population in the Monterey County (see below for details).
- Monterey Bay Moving Forward Transportation Study is a long range. transportation plan for the Monterey Bay Area provided by AMBAG that lays out transportation projection over the next 25 years to enhance regional mobility.
- Monterey County Economic Forecast Report (2011) (see below for details).
- Monterey County Economic Report Competitive Clusters Status Report 2010-2011 presented by Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) (see below for details).
- Monterey County Community Health Assessment (2013) prepared by Monterey County Health Department (see below for details).
- Monterey County 2015-2013 Housing Element presented by Monterey County (see below for details).
- Economic Impact Analysis Monterey Bay Region Hospitals (2014) from the Hospital Council of Norther and Central California is an economic impact analysis study focusing on the hospitals in the Monterey Bay Region.
If you know of other community reports that would benefit businesses and organizations in our region, please send a link to admin@mbep.biz.
Additional details by report available below:
Santa Cruz County Community Assessment Project (CAP)
- Demographics
- Economy
- Financial Well-Being
- Job Opportunities
- Unemployment rates
- Household income
- Poverty level
- Affordable Housing
- Foreclosures
- Education
- Educational Attainment
- High School Graduation and Dropout rates
- English Learner Students
- Test Scores
- Attendance
- Health
- Health Community Goals
- County Health Rankings
- Access to Health Care
- Low-income Health Care
- Health Insurances
- Public Safety
- Family Violence
- Drug Arrests
- Juvenile Arrests
- Jail Population Characteristics
- Gang related cases and Arrests
- Crime Rate
- Social Environment
- Social Activism
- Youth Activities
- Quality of Life
- Racism and Discrimination
- Homelessness
- Basic Needs
- Natural Environment
- Protected Land
- Farmers Market and Local Produce
- Organic Farming
- Pesticide Use
- Water pollution Reduction
- Water Use Reduction
- Air Quality
United Way Monterey County Community Reports
The comprehensive report provides details on the following (including but not limited to):
- Point-in-time Census
- Number and Characteristics of Homeless Persons in Monterey County
- Homeless Survey Findings
- Survey Demographics
- Living Accommodations
- Duration and Recurrence of Homelessness
- Primary Cause of Homelessness
- Services and Assistance
- Employment and Income
- Health
- Domestic/Partner Violence or Abuse
- Criminal Justice System
- Homeless Subpopulations
- Chronic Homelessness
- Homeless Veteran Status
- Homeless Families with Children
- Unaccompanied Homeless Children and Transition-Age Youth
Monterey County Economic Forecast Report (2011)
- National Forecast
- State Forecast
- Local Forecast
- Business Activity
- Labor Markets
- Economic Output
- Consumer Spending
- Industrial and Office Markets
- Tourism
- Parks
- Agriculture
- Production and Output
- Farm Employment
- Residential Real Estate
- Building Permits
- Foreclosures and Defaults
- Apartment Rental Market
- Existing Home Sales
- New Home Sales
- Commercial Real Estate
- The Monterey County Office Market
- The Monterey County Retail Market
- Industrial Trends
- Construction Trends
- Social and Demographic Characteristics
- Population, Income, and Occupations
- Education
- Social Services and Poverty
Monterey County Economic Report Competitive Clusters Status Report 2010-2011
- Monterey County Profile
- Economic Indicators
- Green Employment
- Employment Dynamics
- Agriculture
- Housing Market
- Education & Research
- Creative & Technology
- Tourism
ey County Retail Market
- Population, Income, and Occupations
- Education
- Social Services and Poverty
Monterey County Health Assessment 2013
- Social Determinants of Health
- Quality of Life
- Health Indicators
- Mental Health
- Health Behaviors – Protective and Risk Factors
- Injury Prevention and Safety
- Environmental Health
- Mortality
- Access to Health Care
- Health Care Resources
County of Monterey 2015-2023 Housing Element
- Population Characteristics and Trends
- Employment Characteristics
- Household Characteristics
- Housing Stock Characteristics
- Cost of Housing and Affordability
- Affordable Housing
- Housing Constraints
Tourism Reports and Presentations
Several organizations have provided numerous reports and presentations about tourism in the Monterey Bay Region.
See Monterey Visitor Statistics – Tourism facts and statistics about Monterey County on visitation, hospitality, assets, events and more.
Monterey County Convention & Visitor Bureau (MCCVB) Reports and Presentations – Various research and statistics on tourism in Monterey County including economic impact from several popular events in Monterey County and detailed visitor profiles.
Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council (SCCCV) Reports
Monterey Bay Aquarium Guest Highlights Report
Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Impacts Report
Visit California and Dean Runyan Associates Travel Impact Reports – Economic impact reports on tourism on the state, regional and county level with information on travel impacts, travel spending, travel employment and more.
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