California · Metropolitan Area
North El Monte is a small town in California with a population of 4,115. Residents earn $105,590 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, North El Monte receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. North El Monte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North El Monte is $105,590, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places North El Monte among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in North El Monte is $852,600, making it a premium housing market at 202% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,356 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
North El Monte enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 43.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 56.6% |
| 322% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,590 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,544 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 572,385 |
| County GDP | $1,002,965M |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Healthcare | 37,635 |
| Retail | 29,130 |
| Manufacturing | 10,448 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
| Census Median | $852,600 |
| 202% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $859,500 |
| Median List Price | $859,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $857 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,356 |
| 103% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 20.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,746/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,001 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1029°N, 118.0239°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,570/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 258 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Retail Stores | 29,130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,001 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |