What are the schools like in Montclair, CA?

Montclair is served primarily by Ontario-Montclair. The district operates 27 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

What is the median household income in Montclair?

The median household income in Montclair, CA is $72,789 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Montclair, CA?

Montclair has an average high temperature of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches.

Montclair, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Montclair, CA affordable or expensive?

Montclair's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Montclair is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $485,100 and the median rent is $1,706 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Montclair, CA?

Montclair has a violent crime rate of 644.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3645.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Montclair, CA a Good Place to Live?

Montclair is a small city of 37,842 in California, with a median household income of $72,789 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Montclair's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Montclair is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Montclair city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Montclair's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Montclair costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Montclair, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$485,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,706	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,789	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Montclair's violent crime rate is 644.1 per 100,000 residents — 70% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

644.1 /100k

Property Crime

3645.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Montclair is served primarily by Ontario-Montclair. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Montclair, CA	National Avg
School District	Ontario-Montclair	—
Elementary Schools	27	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Montclair sees average highs of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Montclair, CA
Average High — January	67.9°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	14.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Montclair, CA	National Avg
Population	37,842	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	33.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	45.7%	18.9%
Asian	10.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pomona, CA 4 mi Upland, CA 4 mi Claremont, CA 4 mi La Verne, CA 5 mi Ontario, CA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Montclair

Montclair, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91763

Montclair vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montclair, CA affordable or expensive?

Montclair's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Montclair roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $485,100 and median rent is $1,706/month.

What is the crime rate in Montclair, CA?

Montclair's violent crime rate is 644.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3645.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Montclair?

Public schools in Montclair are operated by Ontario-Montclair. The district has 27 elementary, 6 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Montclair, CA a good place to live?

Montclair, CA has a population of 37,842, a median household income of $72,789, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Montclair?

Montclair averages 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Montclair?

Montclair, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91763.

What is the population of Montclair?

The population of Montclair, California is 37,842 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Montclair?

Key numbers for living in Montclair: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $485,100, median household income $72,789, crime index 171 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montclair side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.