Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
Montclair
Montclair, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,361
Population
38,311
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Healthcare, shopping, and a charming atmosphere define this pleasant city
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Situated 33 miles east of Los Angeles in Pomona Valley, Montclair is a bustling city in the southwestern side of San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino Freeway runs through the top half of the city connecting Montclair to other parts of the region. Most of Montclair is made up of residential developments with a variety of apartments and single-family homes for rent. The city’s residential avenues are paired with commercial developments like Montclair Place, a shopping mall that’s home to a theater and countless shops and restaurants. Just south of the shopping mall sits the Montclair Hospital Medical Center, which not only provides quality healthcare but an abundance of jobs. Other great features of Montclair include parks like Alma Hoffman Park, a drive-in theater, and local restaurants and bars.
Explore the City
Pier 88 serves seafood favorites inside Montclair Place shopping center.
Find retail stores and eateries at Montclair Place, a popular local destination.
The entrance to Waterwise Community Center Gardens highlights sustainable landscaping in Montclair.
Waterwise Community Center in Montclair features a tranquil pond among native plants.
Learn about sustainable gardening at the Waterwise Community Center’s education space.
Alma Hofman Park offers a playground alongside athletic fields and picnic spots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,770
Average: $88,886
Education
6,032
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,126
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Montclair has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Montclair, CA is $2,083 for a studio, $2,345 for one bedroom, $2,501 for two bedrooms, and $3,037 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montclair has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,345/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$3,223/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,010/month
1,570 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montclair, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
535 Students
Public
Grades K-5
564 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
580 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,515 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Millikan Planetarium
- Pitzer College Arboretum
- Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
- Alf Museum of Paleontology
- Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ontario International
- John Wayne/Orange County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.