Montclair is a neighborhood of 8,080 people in Oakland. Households here earn about 146% more than in Oakland as a whole. Median household income runs $250,000+, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,549,011. Median rent is $3,500+ a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Montclair; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $250,000+, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Montclair compared with Oakland
Measure
Montclair
Oakland
Difference
Median household income
$250,000+
$101,600
–
Median home value
$1,549,011
$929,900
67% higher
Homes that are rented
6.8%
57.7%
−50.9 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%
48.7%
+36.1 pts
Poverty rate
1.6%
13.4%
−11.8 pts
Foreign-born residents
12.5%
27.5%
−15.0 pts
Median age
47.4
37.9
9.5 years older
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,080
Population density
5,031 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.61 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,000+
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$123,524
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,549,011
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,500+
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.46 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(4,928)
Black4.9%(393)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(493)
Asian17.6%(1,426)
Other10.4%(840)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(4,928)
Black4.9%(393)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(493)
Asian17.6%(1,426)
Other10.4%(840)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Montclair, Oakland, California?
Montclair, Oakland, California has about 8,080 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Montclair, Oakland, California?
The typical household in Montclair, Oakland, California earns $250,000 or more a year. The Census Bureau does not publish medians above that cap, so the exact figure is not known.
Is Montclair, Oakland, California expensive?
In Montclair, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $1,549,011, and the typical rent is $3,500 or more a month.
How educated are people in Montclair, Oakland, California?
About 84.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montclair, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Montclair, Oakland, California?
About 1.6% of people in Montclair, Oakland, California live below the federal poverty line.
