Montara
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California
Montara is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Mateo County, California, with 2,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moss Beach, 2.4 miles S.
- 2,833residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 731 / sq mipopulation density
- 94037main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Montara
Montara () is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Mateo County, California, United States. The population was 2,833 at the 2020 census. Nearby communities include Moss Beach and Princeton-by-the-Sea.
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- Median household income
- $233,826
- Median home value
- $1,580,700
- Median rent
- $3,032/mo
- Median age
- 50.5
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Montara had 2,833 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,833 |
|---|---|
| Density | 731 per sq mi (282 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montara at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,833 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.88 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5483° N, 122.4924° W |
| ZIP codes | 94037, 94038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0648760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montara
- Moss Beach2.4 mi S
- El Granada2.8 mi SE
- Pacifica4.1 mi N
- Millbrae6.1 mi NE
- Half Moon Bay6.3 mi SE
- San Bruno6.3 mi NE
- Hillsborough7.4 mi E
- Burlingame7.6 mi NE
- Highlands8.3 mi E
- Baywood Park8.4 mi E
- Colma9.1 mi N
- South San Francisco9.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Montara
What county is Montara in?
Montara is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of Montara, CA?
2,833 people lived in Montara at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montara, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94037. Other ZIP codes: 94038.
What is the elevation of Montara?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montara?
Moss Beach (2.4 mi), El Granada (2.8 mi), Pacifica (4.1 mi), Millbrae (6.1 mi), Half Moon Bay (6.3 mi).
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