At a Glance
Median Income
$201,367
$94,639 per capita
Home Value
$1,467,400
Zillow: $1,454,329
Bachelor's Degree+
62.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.0% smoking rate
How Montara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montara a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montara residents earn a median household income of $201,367 , which is 168% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,639. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montara is $1,467,400 , 421% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,454,329. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
62.1% of adults in Montara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montara has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population2,897
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$201,367
Per Capita$94,639
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,467,400
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$1,454,329
Housing Units1,174
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation521 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+36.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Montara was built in 1976.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.