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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Sofia Price

Commute times in El Monte -how bad?

Hi all, We're a young couple and What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Albert D.

Moving to El Monte -what should I know?

So, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $626,000 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene ...

7 replies 43 upvotes moving
Violet Ortiz

Quick question about El Monte

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $64,484, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high ...

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Sara H.

Cheapest neighborhoods in El Monte?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Kansas City and The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,677 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?...

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Evan Allen

Freelancing from El Monte -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -El Monte sits at 262.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic c...

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Brielle Murphy

Couple moving to El Monte from out of state

Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Madeline Martin

Pros and cons of El Monte after 10 years

Alright, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $64,484, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a re...

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Albert D.

Best things about El Monte that nobody talks about

As a 11-year resident, here are some things about El Monte that don't make it into the guides: 1. The farmers market on Saturday mornings is incredible 2. Community events happen almost every weekend 3. The sunsets here are genuinely beautiful Happy to answer questions.

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Albert D.

What surprised you most about El Monte?

So, You can expect to pay around $1,677 for rent here. With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -El Monte sits at 262.5 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Tra...

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Austin Lee

Working remotely from El Monte

With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks!

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Jonathan Cook

El Monte is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,677 for rent here. With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think?

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Ashley H.

Is El Monte worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in insurance and With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transi...

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Brielle Murphy

Best areas to explore in El Monte?

So, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $64,484 in El Monte. Rent is about $1,677/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living ...

2 replies 36 upvotes qa
Liam Morris

Freelancing from El Monte -experience?

The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of ...

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Addison L.

Cheapest neighborhoods in El Monte?

Alright, We have two kids and Median household income is $64,484, which feels about average for the area.

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Jaxon

Best hidden gems in El Monte

OK so We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $64,484 in El Monte. I'd say it's better for families...

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Robert Gray

Housing market in El Monte right now

Hi all, Just moved here 17 months ago and Rent is about $1,677/month for a decent place. Median household income is $64,484, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. Night life is...

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Joseph Evans

Living in El Monte -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city.

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Axel C.

Starting a business in El Monte?

OK so I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,677 for rent here. Homes are going for about $626,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for El Monte?

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Aurora Gray

Is it worth buying in El Monte?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,677/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is...

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Frank C.

Thinking about relocating to El Monte from Baltimore

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -El Monte sits at 262.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $64,484, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast...

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Cora

El Monte job market vs Charlotte

Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading.

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Frank C.

Housing market in El Monte right now

The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $626,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,677 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing te...

7 replies 31 upvotes housing
Karen K.

El Monte is underrated, change my mind

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely r...

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Julian James

Anyone work in healthcare in El Monte?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $626,000, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

7 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Steven L.

The truth about El Monte — honest review

Been a El Monte resident for 1 years. Here's my honest take: Pros: - Strong job market - Low crime in most areas - Reasonable housing Cons: - Summer heat is intense - Property taxes are high Overall I'd rate it 9/10. It's not perfect but it works for our family.

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