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Living in
Mountain House.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
Mountain House is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Mountain House
If you're considering Mountain House, understand that you're moving to a very new city with a young demographic—42% of residents are under 18—which shapes the community character significantly. The median home value around $947,000 reflects the area's appeal to professionals with solid incomes, and the median household income of $177,163 is well above national averages, though housing costs demand those kinds of earnings. The community is genuinely diverse and well-educated, with half the population holding bachelor's degrees or higher, which influences everything from local schools to neighborhood culture.
Mountain House at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
45.9%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Mountain House: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mountain House, the largest foreign-born group is from India (52.0%), and 19.3% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
31.9%
of residents
65 and Older
6.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
60.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.3%
of households
Married Couples
78.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.61
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 72% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Mountain House
In Mountain House, rent runs 72% above the CA average, and home values are 29% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
69.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Mountain House and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Joaquin County, which includes Mountain House, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Mountain House: San Joaquin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Joaquin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mountain House is about 3% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mountain House Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area
Commute49.6 min avg
How Mountain House residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mountain House, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 26% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M 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 31% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, which covers Mountain House, runs 31% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
432.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,198.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Joaquin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Joaquin County, which includes Mountain House, the most common type is drought, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Flood | $107.0M |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | None reported |
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.
267 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Mountain House is about 3% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Joaquin County, which includes Mountain House, is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
146
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Mountain House is about 3% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mountain House has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
82
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 41°F | 2.51" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 2.32" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 1.60" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 0.84" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.52" |
| Jun | 88°F | 59°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 93°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 93°F | 62°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 0.67" |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 1.32" |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 2.37" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mountain House
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mountain House's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Tracy
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.
Education23.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mountain House
Mountain House's student/teacher ratio is 23.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 54.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mountain House (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,299 students · in-state tuition $1,348 · 30% graduate · median earnings $57,379 (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: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mountain House
Mountain House has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
33 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
48 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
51 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mountain House
Mountain House Library
201 East Main Street, Mountain House
Cities Near Mountain House
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mountain House?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mountain House FAQ
Is Mountain House, California affordable?⌄
Mountain House's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $177,163/year. Median home value is $946,900.
Is Mountain House, California safe?⌄
Mountain House is policed by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 433 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1198 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mountain House, California?⌄
San Joaquin County, which includes Mountain House, has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mountain House, California?⌄
The cost of living in Mountain House is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $177,163/year. The median home value is $946,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mountain House, California?⌄
The average commute in Mountain House is 50 minutes, which is significantly longer than 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