At a Glance
Median Income
$64,484
$24,356 per capita
Home Value
$626,000
Zillow: $752,694
Median Rent
$1,677/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
423/100K
2,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
64.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
13.9% smoking rate
How El Monte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Monte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Monte a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Monte residents earn a median household income of $64,484 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,356. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Monte is $626,000 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $752,694. Median rent is $1,677/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
El Monte reports 423 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,067/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in El Monte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
64.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Monte has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population107,066
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density11,199/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born49.7%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,484
Per Capita$24,356
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$626,000
Rent$1,677
Ownership40.0%
Zillow$752,694
Housing Units30,748
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent423/100K
Property2,067/100K
Murder5.9/100K
Assault223/100K
Burglary388/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation299 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+64.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries258
Did You Know?
El Monte was founded in 1852.
The median home in El Monte was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
49.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.