Living in Monte Sereno, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monte Sereno · Census data 2020–2024
Monte Sereno has 3,461 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Monte Sereno at a glance
- Population
- 3,461
- Median age
- 54.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 97.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Monte Sereno a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Monte Sereno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monte Sereno the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Monte Sereno median household income
The median household income in Monte Sereno is $250,001 and the income per person is $180,483. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Monte Sereno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,427
- Owner-occupied
- 97.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.6%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.69
Monte Sereno demographics
- Population
- 3,461
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 1,287
- Foreign-born
- 27.1%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monte Sereno ›
Education in Monte Sereno
84.7% of adults 25 and older in Monte Sereno have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 48.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monte Sereno
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Monte Sereno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Sereno | 3,461 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | $217,554 | $2,000,001 | $3,247 |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Cambrian Park | 3,494 | $192,731 | $2,000,001 | $3,179 |
| Lexington Hills | 2,692 | $248,750 | $1,215,900 | $2,482 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
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What is the median household income in Monte Sereno, CA?
The median household income in Monte Sereno is $250,001, 152% 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 Monte Sereno?
The median home value in Monte Sereno is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Monte Sereno, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Monte Sereno?
The median age in Monte Sereno is 54.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Monte Sereno?
The average commute to work in Monte Sereno is 25 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monte Sereno?
The unemployment rate in Monte Sereno is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monte Sereno?
84.7% of adults in Monte Sereno 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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