San Francisco Bay Area relocation guide
Moving to Montara, CA
$1,580,700Median home value
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About Montara
Montara is a coastside town between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, backed by Montara Mountain. Housing mixes older beach cottages with newer ocean-view homes. It attracts hikers, surfers, and commuters who want dramatic coastal scenery on the San Mateo County coast.


Home prices in Montara
The median home value in Montara is $1,580,700.
Top places in Montara
- Montara State Beach — tide pools and surf
- McNee Ranch State Park — Montara Mountain trails
- Devil's Slide Trail — coastal bluff walk/bike path
- Gray Whale Cove State Beach (nearby)
Commuting from Montara
- Pacifica ~10 minutes; Half Moon Bay ~15 minutes
- San Francisco ~40 minutes via Highway 1
- SamTrans bus service along Highway 1
Montara FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Montara, CA?
The median home value in Montara is $1,580,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Montara, CA?
Pacifica ~10 minutes; Half Moon Bay ~15 minutes
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.