At a Glance
Median Income
$28,293
$13,300 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
60.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
43.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.5% 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?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monterey Park residents earn a median household income of $28,293 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,300. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Education
7.4% of adults in Monterey Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
60.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population814
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born29.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,293
Per Capita$13,300
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty43.7%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$396,947
Housing Units242
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,025 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+60.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Monterey Park was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
29.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.