Living in Del Monte Forest, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Del Monte Forest · Census data 2020–2024
Del Monte Forest has 3,613 residents with a median age of 63.4. The median household income is $142,763 (44% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Del Monte Forest at a glance
- Population
- 3,613
- Median age
- 63.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $142,763State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Del Monte Forest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Del Monte Forest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Del Monte Forest the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Del Monte Forest median household income
The median household income in Del Monte Forest is $142,763 and the income per person is $123,102. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Del Monte Forest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,929
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 42.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.01
42.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Del Monte Forest has many vacation and second homes.
Del Monte Forest demographics
- Population
- 3,613
- Median age
- 63.4
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 47.4%
- Households
- 1,672
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Del Monte Forest ›
Education in Del Monte Forest
71.5% of adults 25 and older in Del Monte Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 40.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Del Monte Forest
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Drive alone
- 52.4%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Del Monte Forest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Monte Forest | 3,613 | $142,763 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 3,162 | $129,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,707 |
| Pacific Grove | 14,951 | $106,065 | $1,190,400 | $2,455 |
| Monterey | 29,613 | $102,846 | $1,076,300 | $2,353 |
| Sand City | 404 | $77,917 | $1,080,400 | $2,316 |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,570 | $134,500 | $835,800 | $3,298 |
| Seaside | 31,814 | $85,311 | $787,100 | $2,409 |
| Marina | 22,563 | $95,955 | $818,700 | $2,101 |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,785 | $156,161 | $1,275,500 | $2,211 |
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What is the median household income in Del Monte Forest, CA?
The median household income in Del Monte Forest is $142,763, 44% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Del Monte Forest?
The median home value in Del Monte Forest is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Del Monte Forest?
The median gross rent in Del Monte Forest is $3,501 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Del Monte Forest, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Del Monte Forest?
The median age in Del Monte Forest is 63.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Del Monte Forest?
The average commute to work in Del Monte Forest is 24 minutes; 30.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Del Monte Forest?
The unemployment rate in Del Monte Forest is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Del Monte Forest?
71.5% of adults in Del Monte Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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