Montara, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,897
Population
747/sq mi density
$201,367
Median Income
$94,639 per capita
$1,467,400
Home Value
$1,454,329 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$201,367 median income, 9.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,467,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,467,400
421% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
89.5%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,174
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,467,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,454,329
Redfin Median Sale
$2,276,500
Median Sale Price
$2,276,500
Median List Price
$3,298,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.5%
Owner-Occupied
10.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$2,276,500
Median Days on Market
12 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,834
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
89.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,467,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,454,329 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $2,276,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,276,500 |
| Median List Price | $3,298,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,834 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,834 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,174 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |