Living in Montara, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montara · Census data 2020–2024
Montara has 2,917 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $233,826 (136% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,580,700, the median rent is $3,032/month.
Montara at a glance
- Population
- 2,917
- Median age
- 50.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $233,826State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,580,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,032/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Montara a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 136% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Montara
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montara the median home value is $1,580,700, 375% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,032 per month, which is 15.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Montara median household income
The median household income in Montara is $233,826 and the income per person is $90,748. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Montara: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,211
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.86
Montara demographics
- Population
- 2,917
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 1,003
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montara ›
Education in Montara
66.9% of adults 25 and older in Montara have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 43.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montara
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Montara vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montara | 2,917 | $233,826 | $1,580,700 | $3,032 |
| Moss Beach | 2,683 | $99,680 | $1,123,100 | — |
| El Granada | 5,232 | $213,347 | $1,424,700 | — |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Half Moon Bay | 11,391 | $157,884 | $1,549,500 | $2,433 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Hillsborough | 11,099 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
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What is the median household income in Montara, CA?
The median household income in Montara is $233,826, 136% 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 Montara?
The median home value in Montara is $1,580,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Montara?
The median gross rent in Montara is $3,032 per month, about 15.5% of household income.
Is Montara, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 136% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Montara?
The median age in Montara is 50.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Montara?
The average commute to work in Montara is 31 minutes; 28.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montara?
The unemployment rate in Montara is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montara?
66.9% of adults in Montara 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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