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Montara, CA

Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94037.

Population

2,917

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

752

ZIP codes

1

Montara and its ZIP codes

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Montara at a glance

  • Montara is about 3 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $233,826 a year, about 2.4 times the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,580,700 (about 2.2 times the California figure) and median rent is $3,032 a month.

Local data for Montara, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Montara, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$233,826

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$1,580,700

Median rent

$3,032/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

66.9%

Median age

50.5

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (517), German Americans (513), Irish Americans (474).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Montara.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$214,295

411,346 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$179,656

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.1B

FY 2026, $6,619 per person

PPP loans

$3.5M

79 loans, 443 jobs reported

San Mateo County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Montara, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone54.5%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
  • Worked from home28.7%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Montara, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

690

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

3,346

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

69° / 45°F

31.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Montara, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.5%

U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

9.2%

U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.0%

U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts

ZIP codes in Montara

1 in or overlapping Montara. Population shown

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Cities near Montara

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Moss BeachCensus-designated place2.3 mi2.2
El GranadaCensus-designated place2.8 mi4.9
PacificaCity4.7 mi12.6
MillbraeCity6 mi3.3
Half Moon BayCity6.1 mi6.2
San BrunoCity6.2 mi5.5
HillsboroughTown7.4 mi6.2
BurlingameCity7.5 mi4.4
HighlandsCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.3
Baywood ParkCensus-designated place8.3 mi0.5
South San FranciscoCity8.6 mi9.2
ColmaTown9 mi1.9
Daly CityCity9 mi7.6
BroadmoorCensus-designated place9.8 mi0.4
San MateoCity10 mi12.1
BrisbaneCity11 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Montara, CA in?
Montara is in San Mateo County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Montara, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Montara include 94037.
What is the population of Montara, CA?
About 2,917 people live in Montara, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Montara?
Nearby places include Moss Beach (2.3 mi), El Granada (2.8 mi), Pacifica (4.7 mi), Millbrae (6 mi), Half Moon Bay (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023