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Montclair

California · Oakland · 8,080 residents · 1.606 sq mi
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Montclair is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,549,011. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 146% more than the Oakland median. 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
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%
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
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
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
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(4,928)
Black4.9%(393)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(493)
Asian17.6%(1,426)
Other10.4%(840)
Diversity Score72.5%(5,858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(4,928)
Black4.9%(393)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(493)
Asian17.6%(1,426)
Other10.4%(840)
Diversity Score72.5%(5,858)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
12.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$237,326−5%
Home value$1,897,598+23%
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Frequently asked

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 about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montclair, Oakland, California expensive?

In Montclair, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $1,549,011, and the typical rent is about $3,501 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.

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

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