Living in Montgomery Creek, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montgomery Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Montgomery Creek has 134 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median home value is $512,500.
Montgomery Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Montgomery Creek at a glance
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 59.3State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $512,500State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Montgomery Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Montgomery Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montgomery Creek the median home value is $512,500, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Montgomery Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 39.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.35
39.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Montgomery Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Montgomery Creek demographics
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 39.6%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montgomery Creek ›
Education in Montgomery Creek
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montgomery Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.9%
Montgomery Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Creek | 134 | — | $512,500 | — |
| Round Mountain | 169 | $57,188 | $220,000 | — |
| Burney | 2,668 | $65,969 | $234,100 | $1,110 |
| Johnson Park | 943 | $46,086 | $206,700 | $1,086 |
| Jones Valley | 1,122 | $82,083 | $197,300 | — |
| Bella Vista | 4,511 | $90,566 | $464,300 | — |
| Shingletown | 2,164 | $66,635 | $235,900 | — |
| Millville | 939 | $141,500 | $433,300 | — |
| Lakehead | 577 | $56,563 | $272,200 | $1,875 |
More for people moving to Montgomery Creek
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What is the average home price in Montgomery Creek?
The median home value in Montgomery Creek is $512,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Montgomery Creek, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Montgomery Creek?
The median age in Montgomery Creek is 59.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Montgomery Creek?
The average commute to work in Montgomery Creek is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montgomery Creek?
The unemployment rate in Montgomery Creek is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montgomery Creek?
43.6% of adults in Montgomery Creek 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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