At a Glance
Median Income
$77,605
$37,702 per capita
Home Value
$818,300
Zillow: $911,771
Median Rent
$1,845/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
2,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Monterey Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monterey Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monterey Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monterey Park residents earn a median household income of $77,605 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,702. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% 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 Monterey Park is $818,300 , 190% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,771. Median rent is $1,845/month, with 35.5% 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
Monterey Park reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,126/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Monterey Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey Park 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
Population59,639
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density7,776/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born51.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,605
Per Capita$37,702
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$818,300
Rent$1,845
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$911,771
Housing Units21,731
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property2,126/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary415/100K
Health
Obesity19.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation535 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Monterey Park was built in 1962.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
51.6% 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.