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About
Life in Montclair
Montclair offers a solid middle-ground location if you're looking for more space and affordability than central LA but still want reasonable access to the broader region. The median household income sits at $77,659, which is livable but not particularly high for Southern California, and the cost of housing reflects that balance—homes around $570,000 and rentals at $1,759 monthly are cheaper than many coastal options but hardly bargain-basement. The community is primarily Latino with a multicultural makeup, and Spanish is widely spoken alongside English, which shapes the local character and food scene.
Montclair at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Foreign-Born
30.8%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Montclair: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Montclair, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (56.5%), and 47.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.9%
of households
Married Couples
48.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Montclair
In Montclair, rent runs 7% below the CA average, and home values are 23% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,177
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $653,332 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Montclair and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montclair is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Montclair Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute30.2 min avg
How Montclair residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Montclair, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 42 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 101% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Montclair runs 101% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
662.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,518.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Montclair Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Montclair, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
212 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Montclair is about 2% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Montclair, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Montclair is about 2% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Montclair has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Montclair
Montclair has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Pomona
Chino Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Chino
Casa Colina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.2 mi away · Pomona
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Montclair
Montclair's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Montclair (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,132 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $38,314 · 79% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Montclair
Montclair has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
30 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
61 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Montclair
Montclair Branch Library
9955 Fremont Ave., Montclair
Cities Near Montclair
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Montclair FAQ
Is Montclair, California affordable?⌄
Montclair's median rent is $1,889/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $77,659/year. Median home value is $569,100.
Is Montclair, California safe?⌄
Montclair's violent crime rate was 663 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3518 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Montclair, California?⌄
Montclair has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Montclair, California?⌄
The cost of living in Montclair is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,889/month and median household income is $77,659/year. The median home value is $569,100. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Montclair, California?⌄
The average commute in Montclair is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from