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Monterey Park, CA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Harper

Healthcare options in Monterey Park?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,845/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high b...

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Hudson

Raising a family in Monterey Park -thoughts?

OK so I'm retired and Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Skylar Cruz

Planning a move to Monterey Park -neighborhoods?

I'm originally from Indianapolis and Homes are going for about $818,300 on average. With a population of 59,639, Monterey Park is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $818,300, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, b...

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Leo Taylor

Is Monterey Park worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Austin and Median household income is $77,605, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. The median home value here is around $818,300, which ...

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Josiah

The good and bad of living in Monterey Park

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 59,639, Monterey Park is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think?

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Keith F.

The good and bad of living in Monterey Park

I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $77,605 in Monterey Park. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some...

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Amelia Garcia

How is Monterey Park for outdoor activities?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. With a population of 59,639, Monterey Park is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a gre...

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Josiah

Monterey Park is underrated, change my mind

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Stella G.

Career opportunities in Monterey Park, CA

The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,845/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any input. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downt...

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Aurora N.

Why I chose Monterey Park over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts?

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Josiah

Is Monterey Park good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $818,300 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,639 people. Median household income is $77,605, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families t...

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Skylar Cruz

Affordable areas near Monterey Park?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $818,300 on average. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Maya A.

Remote worker thinking about Monterey Park

We're a young couple and With a population of 59,639, Monterey Park is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned?

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Douglas R.

Freelancing from Monterey Park -experience?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Emily Martinez

Unpopular opinion about Monterey Park

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a smaller city city with about 59,639 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $818,300 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Has any...

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Camila Gomez

Cost of living reality check -Monterey Park

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are With a population of 59,639, Monterey Park is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great.

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Nicholas

Just moved to Monterey Park, any tips?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $77,605, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this...

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Leo Taylor

Moving to Monterey Park -what should I know?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is defini...

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Nicholas Stewart

Remote worker thinking about Monterey Park

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $77,605 in Monterey Park. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Pr...

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Josiah

Working in Monterey Park -salaries realistic?

So, I've been here for 7 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 59,639 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...

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Adrian Morales

What to expect moving to Monterey Park?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $77,605 in Monterey Park. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the communit...

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Leo Taylor

Moving to Monterey Park for work -advice?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $818,300, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I ...

0 replies 21 upvotes moving
Alexa

Things that make Monterey Park unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2021. With a population of 59,639, Monterey Park is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. Median household income is $77,605, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to...

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Anna F.

Best neighborhoods in Monterey Park

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $818,300, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are g...

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Maya A.

Co-working spaces in Monterey Park?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $818,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Monterey Park sits at 208.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Median household income is $77,605, which feels about average for the area. Public tran...

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