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Monte Sereno

California · 3,341 residents · 1.634 sq mi
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Monte Sereno is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,145. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 129% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,341
−4%since 2000
from 3,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,045 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Monte Sereno
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,145
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,268 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,689
+7%since 2000
from $76,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,711 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+44.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+11%since 2000
from 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(2,578)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(162)
Asian13.8%(462)
Other4.4%(147)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,626)
Diversity Score
49
+37%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monte Sereno, California?

Monte Sereno, California has about 3,341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monte Sereno, California earns about $139,145 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Monte Sereno, California?

About 71.4% 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 2.4% 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 54 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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