Where people in Salinas are looking to buy homes Stacker #10. Riverside, CA - View share: 1.6%- Median listing price: $599,000- Median listing price per square foot: $340 #9. Merced, CA - View share: 1.7%- Median listing price: $462,500- Median listing price per square foot: $277 #8. Los Angeles, CA - View share: 1.8%- Median listing price: $1,089,500- Median listing price per square foot: $670 #7. Visalia, CA - View share: 2.3%- Median listing price: $414,950- Median listing price per square foot: $238 #6. San Luis Obispo, CA - View share: 3.6%- Median listing price: $1,099,250- Median listing price per square foot: $598 Most expensive homes for sale in Salinas #5. Santa Cruz, CA - View share: 4.2%- Median listing price: $1,158,875- Median listing price per square foot: $752 #4. Fresno, CA - View share: 5.0%- Median listing price: $475,000- Median listing price per square foot: $262 #3. Sacramento, CA - View share: 5.5%- Median listing price: $615,000- Median listing price per square foot: $344 #2. San Jose, CA - View share: 7.2%- Median listing price: $1,268,000- Median listing price per square foot: $810 #1. San Francisco, CA - View share: 12.7%- Median listing price: $882,000- Median listing price per square foot: $632This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 306 metros. Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Salinas metro area Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock