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Montara, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Montara, CA (San Mateo County) — Census median home value $1,467,400, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Montara houses and the broader area.
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Montara, CA is in San Mateo County, California — this guide covers houses in Montara and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,897, with a median household income of $201,367. Census data puts the median value of houses in Montara at $1,467,400.
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Market overview
Montara housing market
Montara is in San Mateo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Montara and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,467,400
Population (Census ACS)
2,897
Median household income
$201,367
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Montara market snapshot
Population
2,897
County
San Mateo County
Median Household Income
$201,367
Median Home Value (city)
$1,467,400
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Montara's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,467,400.
County Price Trend
San Mateo County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.61% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Montara has an estimated population of 2,897 and a median household income of $201,367, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Montara's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -3972846% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Montara
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Nearby communities include Moss Beach, El Granada, Pacifica, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay, San Bruno, Hillsborough, Burlingame, Highlands, Baywood Park, Colma, South San Francisco, Broadmoor, San Mateo, Brisbane, Daly City.
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Hillsborough market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
Burlingame market data
Nearby city · ~7.6 mi
Highlands market data
Nearby city · ~8.3 mi
Baywood Park market data
Nearby city · ~8.4 mi
Colma market data
Nearby city · ~9.1 mi
South San Francisco market data
Nearby city · ~9.7 mi
Broadmoor market data
Nearby city · ~9.9 mi
San Mateo market data
Nearby city · ~10.0 mi
Brisbane market data
Nearby city · ~10.6 mi
Daly City market data
Nearby city · ~10.7 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Alameda (~18.5 mi), Stanford (~19.7 mi), San Leandro (~21.0 mi), Oakland (~21.1 mi), San Lorenzo (~21.4 mi), Sausalito (~21.4 mi), Palo Alto (~21.8 mi), Hayward (~21.9 mi), Muir Beach (~22.2 mi), Marin City (~22.3 mi), Belvedere (~22.5 mi), Emeryville (~22.6 mi), Ashland (~22.9 mi), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (~23.0 mi), Los Altos Hills (~23.1 mi), Cherryland (~23.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Montara data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,897
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,467,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$201,367
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.61%
Census place type
CDP
County
San Mateo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.88 sq mi
Census GEOID
0648760
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Montara
Schools
South San Francisco Unified — 17 schools, 7,868 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Mateo addresses may be served by South San Francisco Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Montara FAQ
What are houses worth in Montara, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Montara at $1,467,400.
How much do houses cost in Montara, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Montara, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,467,400. Active listing prices in San Mateo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Montara, CA?
Montara houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Mateo County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Montara, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Montara's population at approximately 2,897.
What's the median rent in Montara, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Montara at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Montara, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Montara at approximately $201,367.
Is the Montara housing market growing?
San Mateo County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.61% annual change in 2025.
Is Montara, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Montara's median home value at about 7.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -3972846% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Montara, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South San Francisco Unified for many Montara addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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