City in California, United States

Monte Sereno

$4.1MMedian Home
335Days with 5+ hrs sun
72°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation3kCenter elevation515 ft
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Monte Sereno is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 3,479 at the 2020 census. The city is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of San Jose, and is bordered by the town of Los Gatos to the north, east, and south, the Santa Cruz Mountains to the southwest, and the city of Saratoga to the northwest. The city is named for the 2,580-foot (790 m) El Sereno Mountain, upon the slopes of which the southern portion of the city is built. The community is entirely residential with no commercial zoning and 99% single-family housing. It is an upscale Silicon Valley commuter town.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Most rain falls in winter. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. The cool season tends to feel damp.

Four seasonsMild winter temperaturesWinter rain
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Monte Sereno, California
Latitude37.24°
Longitude-121.99°
Population3k
Center elevation515 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

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People

City Profile

Median Age54 yrs
College Educated84%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home22%of workforce
Poverty Rate1%
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$4.1M
Median home price
Household Income
$250k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
88
Walk Score at mapped location
21 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

37.23600, -121.99200 · Updated 2026-09-02

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Walkability
20
Internet
Fiber
99%
Cable
100%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
335
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

92% of the year
Avg High Temp
72°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
59% warm season / 73% cool season
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Temp Swing
30°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
20"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
1"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
43
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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damp cool season
Summer 56% · Winter 73% · Jun-Dec 54-77%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
2 days
per year with AQI > 100
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