Montara, CA

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Montara Overview

2,649
TOTAL POPULATION
1,384
MALE POPULATION
1,265
FEMALE POPULATION
109.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$99,498
PER CAPITA INCOME
$245,596
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$184,692
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,651
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Montara Zip Codes

Race in Montara

The most populous races in Montara are White / Caucasian (2,222 | 83.9%), Hispanic or Latino (386 | 14.6%), and Two or more Races (380 | 14.3%).
Race in Montara
Race# Population% Population
Asian411.5%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino38614.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,22283.9%
Two or more Races38014.3%
Some other Race60.2%
Total2,649100.0%

Ancestry in Montara

The most populous ancestries reported in Montara are English (782 | 29.5%), German (709 | 26.8%), British (238 | 9.0%), Mexican (218 | 8.2%), and Irish (210 | 7.9%), together accounting for 81.4% of all Montara residents.
Ancestry in Montara
Ancestry# Population% Population
American702.6%
Arab953.6%
British2389.0%
Central American60.2%
Czech140.5%
Dutch351.3%
English78229.5%
European1325.0%
French752.8%
German70926.8%
Guatemalan60.2%
Hungarian2037.7%
Indian (Asian)411.5%
Iraqi662.5%
Irish2107.9%
Italian1575.9%
Mexican2188.2%
Norwegian1084.1%
Scotch-Irish511.9%
Scottish782.9%
Spanish1626.1%
Swedish722.7%
Swiss371.4%
Syrian291.1%
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Immigrants in Montara

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Montara came from Europe (238 | 9.0%), Northern Europe (171 | 6.5%), Asia (89 | 3.4%), Germany (67 | 2.5%), and Western Europe (67 | 2.5%), together accounting for 23.9% of all Montara residents.
Immigrants in Montara
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia893.4%
China230.9%
Eastern Asia230.9%
Europe2389.0%
Germany672.5%
Hong Kong230.9%
Iraq662.5%
Northern Europe1716.5%
Western Asia662.5%
Western Europe672.5%
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Sex and Age in Montara

Sex and Age in Montara

The most populous age groups in Montara are 20 to 24 Years (360 | 26.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (270 | 21.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Montara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)116 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Years32 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years67 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years360 (26.0%)75 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years66 (4.8%)43 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years29 (2.1%)131 (10.4%)
40 to 44 Years77 (5.6%)69 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)33 (2.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years164 (11.8%)270 (21.3%)
60 to 64 Years94 (6.8%)109 (8.6%)
65 to 69 Years295 (21.3%)190 (15.0%)
70 to 74 Years128 (9.2%)193 (15.3%)
75 to 79 Years13 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years53 (3.8%)36 (2.9%)
85 Years and over6 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,384 (100.0%)1,265 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Montara

Median Family Size in Montara

Median Family Size in Montara
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple640 (95.4%)3.21
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother31 (4.6%)2.26
Total Families671 (100.0%)3.16

Median Household Size in Montara

Median Household Size in Montara
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple640 (62.0%)3.31
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother31 (3.0%)2.26
Non-family362 (35.0%)1.22
Total Households1,033 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Montara

Out of a total of 1,033 households in Montara, 671 (65.0%) are family households, while 362 (35.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 249, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 288.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Montara
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-288 (27.9%)
2-Person Households202 (19.6%)74 (7.2%)
3-Person Households249 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households220 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total671 (65.0%)362 (35.0%)

Female Fertility in Montara

Fertility by Age in Montara

Female Fertility by Age in Montara
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montara

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montara
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Montara

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Montara
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montara

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montara
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Montara

Income Overview in Montara

Per Capita Income in Montara is $99,498, while median incomes of families and households are $245,596 and $184,692 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,649$99,498
Median Family Income671$245,596
Mean Family Income671$310,845
Median Household Income1,033$184,692
Mean Household Income1,033$256,598
Income Deficit671$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,64913.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,64986.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6490.38

Earnings by Sex in Montara

Average Earnings in Montara are $82,727, $91,262 for men and $78,890 for women, a difference of 13.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Montara
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male763 (48.7%)$91,262
Female805 (51.3%)$78,890
Total1,568 (100.0%)$82,727

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montara

The most common earnings brackets in Montara are $100,000+ for men (318 | 41.7%) and $100,000+ for women (246 | 30.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montara
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)98 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99977 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99961 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49966 (8.6%)94 (11.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)31 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99939 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99932 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)37 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)83 (10.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99955 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (15.1%)216 (26.8%)
$100,000+318 (41.7%)246 (30.6%)
Total763 (100.0%)805 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montara

Average earnings in Montara are $92,010 for men and $79,766 for women, a difference of 13.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,458, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $91,458. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $125,078, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $17,154.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montara
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$91,458$125,078
Total$92,010$79,766

Family Income in Montara

Family Income Brackets in Montara

According to the Montara family income data, there are 351 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 52.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Montara
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,999365.4%
$100,000 to $149,9997210.7%
$150,000 to $199,99921231.6%
$200,000+35152.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montara

2-person families (257 | 38.3%) account for the highest median family income in Montara with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (257 | 38.3%) have the highest median income of $125,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montara
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families257 (38.3%)$250,001
3-Person Families194 (28.9%)$183,961
4-Person Families220 (32.8%)$250,001
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total671 (100.0%)$245,596

Family Income by Number of Earners in Montara

Family Income by Number of Earners in Montara
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners77 (11.5%)$105,298
1 Earner154 (23.0%)$250,001
2 Earners323 (48.1%)$250,001
3+ Earners117 (17.4%)$0
Total671 (100.0%)$245,596

Household Income in Montara

Household Income Brackets in Montara

With 476 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Montara, accounting for 46.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Montara
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999626.0%
$75,000 to $99,99913312.9%
$100,000 to $149,99915014.5%
$150,000 to $199,99921220.5%
$200,000+47646.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Montara

The median household income in Montara is $184,692, with the highest median household income of $245,404 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 493 households (47.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Montara
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years102 (9.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years493 (47.7%)$245,404
65+ Years438 (42.4%)$120,500
Total1,033 (100.0%)$184,692

Poverty in Montara

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montara

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 2.3% for females among the residents of Montara, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (100.0%) and 6 females (16.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (8.3%)6 (16.7%)
Total78 (5.6%)29 (2.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montara

According to the poverty statistics in Montara, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years421 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years106 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years258 (100.0%)356 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years423 (100.0%)383 (100.0%)
75 Years and over66 (91.7%)30 (83.3%)
Total1,306 (94.4%)1,236 (97.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montara

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montara
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children538 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total640 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montara

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montara
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montara

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montara
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Montara

Employment by Class of Employer in Montara

Among the 1,392 employed individuals in Montara, private company employees (711 | 51.1%), self-employed (incorporated) (209 | 15.0%), and local government employees (148 | 10.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Montara
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees71151.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20915.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1349.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations695.0%
Local Government Employees14810.6%
State Government Employees1218.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,392100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Montara

According to the labor force statistics for Montara, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,501), 66.0% or 1,651 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.4% or 172 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 100.0% or 33 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 55.8% or 172 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Montara
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years308 (70.8%)172 (55.8%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years66 (60.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years186 (60.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years420 (52.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,651 (66.0%)172 (10.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montara

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montara
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree102 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher718 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total922 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Montara

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montara are Community & Social Service (480 | 32.5%), Education Instruction & Library (305 | 20.6%), Management (296 | 20.0%), Business & Financial (209 | 14.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (103 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Montara

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montara, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (50.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (77.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Montara
OccupationMaleFemale
Management68 (23.0%)228 (77.0%)
Business & Financial102 (48.8%)107 (51.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (43.9%)23 (56.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 215 (44.8%)265 (55.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library121 (39.7%)184 (60.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating52 (50.5%)51 (49.5%)
Health Technologists52 (50.5%)51 (49.5%)
Total (Category)455 (40.3%)674 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)673 (45.5%)805 (54.5%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations in Montara

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Montara
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)673 (45.5%)805 (54.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Montara are Sales & Related (242 | 16.4%), and Office & Administration (31 | 2.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Montara

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Montara
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related179 (74.0%)63 (26.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)179 (65.6%)94 (34.4%)
Total (Overall)673 (45.5%)805 (54.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Montara are , and Construction & Extraction (39 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Montara

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Montara
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)673 (45.5%)805 (54.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Montara are , and Transportation (37 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Montara

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Montara
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)673 (45.5%)805 (54.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Montara

Employment Industries in Montara

The major employment industries in Montara include Professional & Scientific (389 | 26.3%), Educational Services (344 | 23.3%), Retail Trade (258 | 17.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (202 | 13.7%), and Manufacturing (122 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Montara

Employment Industries by Sex in Montara

The Montara industries that see more men than women are Professional & Scientific (66.6%), Retail Trade (56.2%), and Construction (55.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Montara
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction39 (55.7%)31 (44.3%)
Manufacturing18 (14.7%)104 (85.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade145 (56.2%)113 (43.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific259 (66.6%)130 (33.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services160 (46.5%)184 (53.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance52 (25.7%)150 (74.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total673 (45.5%)805 (54.5%)

Education in Montara

School Enrollment in Montara

The most common levels of schooling among the 550 students in Montara are college / undergraduate (326 | 59.3%), graduate / professional (155 | 28.2%), and kindergarten (32 | 5.8%).
School Enrollment in Montara
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool315.6%
Kindergarten325.8%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School00.0%
High School61.1%
College / Undergraduate32659.3%
Graduate / Professional15528.2%
Total550100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montara

Out of a total of 550 students who are enrolled in schools in Montara, 14 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 536 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (15.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montara
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over77 (84.6%)14 (15.4%)
Total536 (97.5%)14 (2.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montara

Liberal arts & history (210 | 14.1%), physical & health sciences (177 | 11.9%), engineering (162 | 10.9%), computers & mathematics (146 | 9.8%), and social sciences (121 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 1,488 individuals in Montara who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montara
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1469.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1208.1%
Physical & Health Sciences17711.9%
Psychology483.2%
Social Sciences1218.1%
Engineering16210.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1208.1%
Science & Technology342.3%
Business694.6%
Education443.0%
Literature & Languages805.4%
Liberal Arts & History21014.1%
Visual & Performing Arts513.4%
Communications201.3%
Arts & Humanities865.8%
Total1,488100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Montara

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montara

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Montara are males with 2 vehicles (330, accounting for 49.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (414, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montara
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle39 (5.8%)48 (6.7%)
2 Vehicles330 (49.0%)414 (57.6%)
3 Vehicles131 (19.5%)132 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles121 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles52 (7.7%)125 (17.4%)
Total673 (100.0%)719 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Montara

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Montara are 45 to 59 minutes (237 commuters, 25.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (222 commuters, 24.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (199 commuters, 21.7%).
Commute Time in Montara
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14615.9%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes19921.7%
20 to 24 Minutes394.3%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes22224.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes758.2%
45 to 59 Minutes23725.8%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Montara

The most common commute times in Montara are 45 to 59 minutes (168 commuters, 33.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (154 commuters, 36.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Montara
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes102 (20.6%)44 (10.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes118 (23.8%)81 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes39 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes68 (13.7%)154 (36.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)75 (17.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes168 (33.9%)69 (16.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montara

The most frequent times of departure to work in Montara are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (113, 22.8%) for males and 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (167, 39.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montara
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM55 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)51 (12.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM113 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)75 (17.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM39 (7.9%)44 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM105 (21.2%)31 (7.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM102 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM52 (10.5%)167 (39.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)37 (8.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total495 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Montara

Occupancy by Ownership in Montara

Of the total 1,033 dwellings in Montara, owner-occupied units account for 929 (89.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 104 (10.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Montara
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units92989.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10410.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,033100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Montara

Occupancy by Household Size in Montara
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28827.9%
2-Person Household27626.7%
3-Person Household24924.1%
4+ Person Household22021.3%
Total Housing Units1,033100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montara

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montara
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household249 (86.5%)39 (13.5%)
2-Person Household276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household184 (73.9%)65 (26.1%)
4+ Person Household220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units929 (89.9%)104 (10.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montara

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montara
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher665 (86.5%)104 (13.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montara

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montara
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years1029.9%
45 to 54 Years00.0%
55 to 64 Years49347.7%
65 to 74 Years36134.9%
75 to 84 Years777.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,033100.0%

Housing Finances in Montara

Median Income by Occupancy in Montara

Median Income by Occupancy in Montara
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied929 (89.9%)$183,003
Renter-Occupied104 (10.1%)$0
Average1,033 (100.0%)$184,692

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montara

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montara
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999133 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999150 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more584 (62.9%)104 (100.0%)
Total929 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montara

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montara
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30048 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49944 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79953 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99930 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49999 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999182 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (2.1%)65 (62.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99988 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more365 (39.3%)39 (37.5%)
Total929 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Montara

Housing Structures in Montara

Housing Structures in Montara
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached98595.4%
Single Unit, Attached484.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,033100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montara

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montara
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached881 (89.4%)104 (10.6%)
Single Unit, Attached48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total929 (89.9%)104 (10.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montara

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montara
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms48 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms108 (11.6%)39 (37.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms440 (47.4%)65 (62.5%)
8 or more Rooms333 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total929 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montara

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montara
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas628 (67.6%)104 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas55 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity246 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total929 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Montara

Household Vehicle Usage in Montara
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle191 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles388 (41.8%)104 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles350 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total929 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Montara

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Montara

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units309620
Median Property Value$1,430,700$1,390,900
Median Household Income$126,432$450
Monthly Housing Costs$1,010$365
Real Estate Taxes$4,644$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montara

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montara
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99948 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)77 (12.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)69 (11.1%)
$1,000,000 or more261 (84.5%)474 (76.4%)
Total309 (100.0%)620 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montara

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montara
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (31.4%)62 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (25.2%)36 (5.8%)
$150,000 or more134 (43.4%)72 (11.6%)
Total309 (100.0%)620 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montara

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montara
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48 (15.5%)193,387 (31,191.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)18 (2.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)55 (8.9%)
4.0x or more261 (84.5%)184 (29.7%)
Total309 (100.0%)620 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montara

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montara
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499261 (84.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)620 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Montara

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montara

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montara
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years38 (38.4%)61 (61.6%)
19 to 25 Years435 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years637 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years806 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,588 (97.7%)61 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montara

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montara
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen38 (38.4%)61 (61.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen435 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montara

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montara
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,227 (97.3%)61 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montara

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montara
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 685 (73.3%)116 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)38 (38.4%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)435 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years43 (39.5%)66 (60.6%)
35 to 44 Years252 (82.4%)200 (65.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (6.1%)598 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years674 (83.6%)647 (80.3%)
75 Years and over108 (100.0%)96 (88.9%)
Total1,201 (45.3%)2,229 (84.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montara

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years172 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)169 (27.6%)
65 to 74 Years92 (21.7%)137 (35.8%)
75 Years and over19 (26.4%)6 (16.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Montara

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Montara: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)63 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years54 (12.8%)68 (17.7%)
75 Years and over19 (26.4%)6 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Montara: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Montara: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years172 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)49 (12.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Montara: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)83 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years38 (9.0%)20 (5.2%)
75 Years and over19 (26.4%)6 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Montara: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (26.4%)6 (16.7%)

Technology Access in Montara

Computing Device Access in Montara

Computing Device Access in Montara
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop98094.9%
Smartphone96893.7%
Tablet73371.0%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total1,033100.0%

Internet Access in Montara

Internet Access in Montara
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home86183.4%
Cellular Data Only525.0%
Satellite Internet13413.0%
No Internet656.3%
Total1,033100.0%

Montara Summary

Montara is a small unincorporated community located in San Mateo County, California. It is situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, about 20 miles south of San Francisco. The population of Montara was 2,909 at the 2010 census.

History

Montara was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first Europeans to settle in the area were Spanish missionaries, who established a mission in nearby San Francisco in 1776. The area was later part of the Rancho Corral de Tierra, a Mexican land grant given to the Arguello family in 1839.
In the late 19th century, the area was developed as a resort destination, with the construction of a hotel and a railroad line connecting Montara to San Francisco. The area was also home to a number of dairy farms, which supplied milk to San Francisco.
In the early 20th century, the area was developed as a residential community, with the construction of a number of homes. The area was incorporated as the Town of Montara in 1947, but was later dissolved in 1957.

Geography

Montara is located at 37°30'N 122°30'W, about 20 miles south of San Francisco. It is situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, with the Montara State Marine Reserve and Pillar Point Harbor to the north and the Montara State Beach to the south. The area is characterized by rolling hills and is home to a number of parks, including the Montara Mountain Open Space Preserve and the Montara State Marine Reserve.

Economy

The economy of Montara is largely based on tourism and recreation. The area is home to a number of hotels and resorts, as well as a number of restaurants and shops. The area is also home to a number of technology companies, including Oracle, Google, and Microsoft.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Montara was 2,909. The racial makeup of the town was 73.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 15.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.2% of the population.
The median household income in Montara was $90,945, and the median family income was $103,945. The per capita income for the town was $45,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Montara?
Total Population of Montara is 2,649.
What is the Total Male Population of Montara?
Total Male Population of Montara is 1,384.
What is the Total Female Population of Montara?
Total Female Population of Montara is 1,265.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Montara?
There are 109.41 Males per 100 Females in Montara.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Montara?
There are 91.40 Females per 100 Males in Montara.
What is the Median Population Age in Montara?
Median Population Age in Montara is 59.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Montara
Average Family Size in Montara is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Montara
Average Household Size in Montara is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Montara?
Per Capita income in Montara is $99,498.
What is the Median Family Income in Montara?
Median Family Income in Montara is $245,596.
What is the Median Household income in Montara?
Median Household Income in Montara is $184,692.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Montara?
Income or Wage Gap in Montara is 13.6%.
Women in Montara earn 86.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Montara?
Inequality or Gini Index in Montara is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Montara?
There are 1,651 People in the Labor Forcein in Montara.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Montara?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Montara.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Montara?
Unemployment Rate in Montara is 10.4%.