At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$176,402 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $4,285,897
Median Rent
$2,947/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
342/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.1%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
323 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monte Sereno a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 2.3% (36% below 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 342/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,459
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$176,402
Unemployment2.3%
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
C+
Violent0/100K
Property342/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.