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Montclair

California · 37,865 residents · 5.531 sq mi
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Montclair has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $388,100. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $388,100, the poverty rate sits 42% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,865
+15%since 2000
from 33,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,846 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 5,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+18%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K31K34K37K40K1990201020202024Montclair
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,245
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,797 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,988
+55%since 2000
from $13,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,100
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,477
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+90%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(7,784)
Black6%(1,986)
Hispanic / Latino60%(19,823)
Asian8%(2,641)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.1%(22,845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(4,000)
Black4.1%(1,538)
Hispanic / Latino71.9%(27,222)
Asian11.2%(4,241)
Other3.3%(1,237)
Diversity Score58.4%(22,117)
Diversity Score
58
−15%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montclair, California?

Montclair, California has about 37,865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montclair, California?

The typical household in Montclair, California earns about $63,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montclair, California expensive?

In Montclair, California, the median home is worth about $388,100, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.

How educated are people in Montclair, California?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montclair, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montclair, California?

About 18.3% of people in Montclair, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montclair, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Montclair, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,431 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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