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Monte Sereno

California · 3,566 residents (2025 est.) · 1.634 sq mi
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Monte Sereno is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,461
−1%since 2000
from 3,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,118 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+26%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,566 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Monte Sereno
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,268 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$180,483
+136%since 2000
from $76,577 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+5%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+23%since 2000
from 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,828)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(125)
Asian12.3%(427)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(1,242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,419)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(273)
Asian16.6%(575)
Other4.9%(169)
Diversity Score59.4%(2,056)
Diversity Score
59
+67%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+91%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monte Sereno, California?

Monte Sereno, California has about 3,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monte Sereno, California?

The typical household in Monte Sereno, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monte Sereno, California expensive?

In Monte Sereno, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Monte Sereno, California?

About 84.7% of adults age 25 and over in Monte Sereno, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monte Sereno, California?

About 1.2% of people in Monte Sereno, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monte Sereno, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Monte Sereno, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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