Best Neighborhoods in Montara, CA

Montara ranks first of 1 ranked Montara neighborhood on overall score, at 3.6 out of 5.

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Montara, Montara, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5
SCHOOL3.2/5
SAFETY4.5/5
AMENITIES3.2/5
PRICE$1,530,000
APPRECIATION0.20 %
VALUE-

Keywords: Montara Homes, Montara State Beach, Rancho Corral

Montara sits on the San Mateo County coast, about twenty miles south of San Francisco, on the stretch of Highway 1 between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. It feels like a beach village with a mountain at its back. Fog comes in often, surf noise carries up the side streets, and the long ridge above town fills the eastern sky. ... See Full Page

Scores updated October 2026

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Montara neighborhoods: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods in Montara?

Montara has the highest overall score in Montara, at 3.6 out of 5.

What are the best places to live in Montara?

Houseberry's highest-scored Montara neighborhoods are Montara (3.6 out of 5), out of 1 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.

What do homes cost in Montara's highest-ranked neighborhoods?

Montara, which has the highest overall score in Montara with a price on record, has a typical home price of $1,530,000.

How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Montara?

Houseberry ranks 1 neighborhood in Montara. 0 Montara neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.