Median Age
52 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Monte Sereno
Monte Sereno, CA Area Guide
Savor picturesque views from this Serene Hill
Upscale
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Picturesque
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Family-Friendly
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Luxurious
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Peaceful
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Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Sereno is an entirely residential community tucked between Los Gatos and Saratoga. Monte Sereno, which is Spanish for “Serene Hill,” offers residents a tranquil home environment along with picturesque views afforded by its hilly topography.
Residents enjoy a broad selection of rentals in and around Monte Sereno, from stately houses to modern apartments and everything in between. Families especially flock to Monte Sereno for its exceptional schools, peaceful atmosphere, and close proximity to major employers in the Silicon Valley.
Although the community doesn’t have a commercial district of its own, Monte Sereno sits just a few blocks away from the vibrant stretch of North Santa Cruz Avenue in neighboring Los Gatos. Outdoor destinations like Vasona Lake County Park, Lexington Reservoir County Park, and Sanborn County Park are all within close reach, offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$246,953
Average: $234,412
Education
1,958
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,383
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monte Sereno has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
60%
Other Education
40%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Youth Science Institute's Vasona Center
- Vasona County Park
- Jack Fischer Park
- Villa Montalvo
- El Sereno Open Space Preserve
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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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.