At a Glance
Median Income
$74,955
$32,288 per capita
Home Value
$660,700
Zillow: $817,744
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
498/100K
2,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
11.1% smoking rate
How Montebello Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montebello's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montebello a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montebello residents earn a median household income of $74,955 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,288. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Montebello is $660,700 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $817,744. Median rent is $1,771/month, with 35.8% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Montebello reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,646/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Montebello hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montebello has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population61,376
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density7,368/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born36.5%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,955
Per Capita$32,288
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$660,700
Rent$1,771
Ownership46.0%
Zillow$817,744
Housing Units20,121
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent498/100K
Property2,646/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault336/100K
Burglary312/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation207 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Montebello was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
36.5% 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.