Mountain House, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Joaquin County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
25,108 Population 5,506/sq mi density
$171,675 Median Income $49,507 per capita
$859,700 Home Value $689,558 Zillow
$3,232 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$171,675 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$859,700 home value, $3,232/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain House, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$171,675
128% above
$49,507 per capita
Home Value
$859,700
205% above
Zillow: $689,558
Median Rent
$3,232/mo
178% above
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
51% above
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
34% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Mountain House Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
228%
Home Value
305%
Rent
278%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain House a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain House residents earn a median household income of $171,675 , which is 128% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,507. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain House is $859,700 , 205% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $689,558. Median rent is $3,232/month, with 28.0% 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 2009.

Education

50.9% of adults in Mountain House hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain House has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population25,108
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density5,506/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born43.1%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$171,675
Per Capita$49,507
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

B+
Home Value$859,700
Rent$3,232
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$689,558
Housing Units6,538
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity21.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation85 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute55 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain House was built in 2009.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
43.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.