Monte Sereno, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,459 Population 2,122/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $176,402 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $4,285,897 Zillow
$2,947 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
87 Violent Crime/100K 724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Monte Sereno, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$176,402 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $4,285,897
Median Rent
$2,947/mo
153% above
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.1%
158% above
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
34% below
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Monte Sereno Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Monte Sereno's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
709%
Rent
253%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
258%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monte Sereno a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monte Sereno residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $176,402. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monte Sereno is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $4,285,897. Median rent is $2,947/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Monte Sereno reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 724/100K.

Education

87.1% of adults in Monte Sereno hold a bachelor's degree or higher (158% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monte Sereno has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population3,459
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born27.5%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$176,402
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789

Housing

C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,947
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$4,285,897
Housing Units1,347
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property724/100K

Health

Obesity21.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,125/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation501 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+87.1%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+47.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries49

Did You Know?

The median home in Monte Sereno was built in 1961.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
27.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.