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Montara, CA

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Population
2,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
102 ft
Median Home Value
$1,580,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$3,032/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$233,826
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityNorth Fair Oaks, California17 miles away · 13,100 residents.

About Montara

Montara is a small San Mateo County coastal community between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, surrounded by open space and backed by Pedro Mountain. Point Montara Lighthouse was established in 1875, and the coastline still gives the place its strongest identity. Nearby Moss Beach, beaches, trails, and the rugged Highway 1 setting make Montara feel much more remote than its Bay Area location suggests. It is a residential coastside community where fog, cliffs, ocean views, and protected land matter more than a downtown.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRegional 90th-Percentile WageA+100.0ratingAirport AccessA+99.5rating

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