Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Montara Bakery
Coffee Shop
Here Comes The Sun Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Three-Zero Cafe
Coffee Shop
Beach Monkey Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fog City Java
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Attraction
Sanchez Adobe Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Upper Crust Deli
Deli
Old Princeton Landing: Public House and Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sam’s South Beach Bar
Bar
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell Cantina
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Sanchez Art Center
Community Centre
Pacifica Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Sun Valley Fine Food
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Rancho Corral de Tierra (GGNRA)
Park
Point Montara Light Station
Park
Point Montara Light Station
Park
Point Montara Light Station
Park
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Park
Moss Beach Park playground
Playground
Sanchez Park
Park
White Field Park
Park
Sanchez Adobe Park
Park
James V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Park
Oddstad Park
Park
Frontierland Park
Park
Pedro Point Headlands
Park
Frontierland Playground
Playground
Tonini Field
Park
Miranda Surf
Park
San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge
Park
Shops (1) F
Montara Gas Station
Convenience Store
A & M Hair
Hairdresser
Easy Mart
Convenience Store
Nastuptium
Gift Shop
Linda Mar Ace Home Center
Home Improvement
Food Mart
Convenience Store
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Montara.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations
B+
Sunshine Valley Road & Harte Street
Bus Stop
Crescent Street & Sunshine Valley Road
Bus Stop
Sunshine Valley Road & Hawthorne Street
Bus Stop
Sunshine Valley Road & Hawthorne Street
Bus Stop
Harte Street & Date Street
Bus Stop
Harte Street & Date Street
Bus Stop
6th Street & Audubon Avenue
Bus Stop
6th Street & Audubon Avenue
Bus Stop
6th Street & Le Conte Avenue
Bus Stop
6th Street & Le Conte Avenue
Bus Stop
2nd Street & Main Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & 4th Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & 4th Street
Bus Stop
1604 Sunshine Valley Road
Bus Stop
1619 Sunshine Valley Road
Bus Stop
Main Street & 7th Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & 7th Street
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & 14th Street
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Seton Coastside Medical Center
Bus Stop
Sunshine Valley Road & Etheldore Street
Bus Stop
Etheldore Street & Sunshine Valley Road
Bus Stop
Etheldore Street & California Avenue
Bus Stop
Etheldore Street & Vermont Avenue
Bus Stop
Etheldore Street & Sunshine Valley Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Montara is 230/100 - which is 65% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A+

Montara crime rates are 446 per 100k, which is 84% lower than California
Property Crime
368 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
78 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Montara is $167,888 - which is 163% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$167,888
A+
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Coastside Fire Protection District Station 44
Fire Station
Seton Coastside Hospital
Hospital
San Mateo County Sheriff, Moss Beach Substation
Police
Coastside Fire Protection District Station 41
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing B-

Montara home prices are $1,107,700 - which is 171% higher than California
Home Price
$1,107,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Montara graduation rate is 98% - which is 22% higher than California
School Test Scores
40%
F
High School Grad. Rates
98%
A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Farallone View Elementary
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Linda Mar Educational Center
Alma Heights Christian School
Ortega Elementary
Cabrillo Elementary
Wilkinson School
El Granada Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Alma Heights Christian School
Terra Nova High
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ratings A+

Montara has an overall rating of 95% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Montara? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rancho Corral de Tierra (GGNRA)
      Point Montara Light Station
      Point Montara Light Station
      Point Montara Light Station
      Gray Whale Cove State Beach
      Moss Beach Park playground
      Sanchez Park
      White Field Park

      Entertainment

      Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
      Sanchez Adobe Museum

      Food & Drink

      Upper Crust Deli
      Old Princeton Landing: Public House and Grill
      McDonald's
      Sam’s South Beach Bar
      L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
      Panda Express
      Taco Bell Cantina

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Montara? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Montara.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Montara a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors