California · Metropolitan Area
Del Monte Forest is a small town in California with a population of 3,576. Residents earn $154,730 per year, which is 106% above the national average.
Based on current data, Del Monte Forest receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Del Monte Forest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Del Monte Forest is $154,730, which is significantly higher than the national average — 106% above $75,149. This places Del Monte Forest among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Del Monte Forest is $1,796,900, making it a premium housing market at 537% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Del Monte Forest is a highly educated community — 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Del Monte Forest enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 86.9% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.1% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $154,730 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $128,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,180 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,133 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,844 |
| County GDP | $38,345M |
| Restaurants | 1,118 |
| Healthcare | 1,013 |
| Retail | 1,276 |
| Manufacturing | 284 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,044 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.50% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |
| Census Median | $1,796,900 |
| 537% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,821,940 |
| Median List Price | $3,125,000 |
| Median List Price | $3,125,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,765 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,044 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.50% |
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.9% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,114/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,013 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.4 inches |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 257 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5838°N, 121.9467°W |
| County FIPS | 06053 |
Winner: Democrat by 29.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.5% |
| 109% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,013 |
| Restaurants | 1,118 |
| Retail Stores | 1,276 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |