At a Glance
Median Income
$97,083
$47,622 per capita
Home Value
$891,700
Zillow: $979,520
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
2,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
9.3% smoking rate
How Monrovia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monrovia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monrovia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monrovia residents earn a median household income of $97,083 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,622. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Monrovia is $891,700 , 216% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $979,520. Median rent is $2,009/month, with 30.8% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Monrovia reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,326/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.
Education
43.8% of adults in Monrovia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monrovia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population37,553
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,755/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born24.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,083
Per Capita$47,622
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$891,700
Rent$2,009
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$979,520
Housing Units14,483
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property2,326/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary250/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,060 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Monrovia was built in 1962.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
24.6% 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.