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Monte Sereno, CA


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Monte Sereno, California

Monte Sereno, California, in Santa Clara county, is 6 miles S of Cupertino, California (center to center) and 8 miles SW of San Jose, California. The city has a population of 3,483.

The People and Families of Monte Sereno

In Monte Sereno, about 75% of adults are married. Monte Sereno is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, Monte Sereno is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monte Sereno had a median family income of $156,706. Monte Sereno is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Monte Sereno finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Monte Sereno is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Monte Sereno ($67,700). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Monte Sereno are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Monte Sereno Housing

About 94% of housing units in Monte Sereno are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Monte Sereno, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Monte Sereno strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMonte Sereno Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMonte Sereno Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMonte Sereno Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMonte Sereno College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMonte Sereno Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMonte Sereno Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMonte Sereno People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Monte Sereno Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Monte Sereno Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Monte Sereno, CA

Comparing Monte Sereno to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity103
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens58
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size106

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work84
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime910
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