North El Monte, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,115 Population 9,570/sq mi density
$105,590 Median Income $50,544 per capita
$852,600 Home Value $758,351 Zillow
$2,356 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,590 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$852,600 home value, $2,356/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

North El Monte, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,590
41% above
$50,544 per capita
Home Value
$852,600
202% above
Zillow: $758,351
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
103% above
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
35% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How North El Monte Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North El Monte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
302%
Rent
203%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North El Monte a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North El Monte residents earn a median household income of $105,590 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,544. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 North El Monte is $852,600 , 202% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $758,351. Median rent is $2,356/month, with 29.4% 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 1956.

Education

38.5% of adults in North El Monte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North El Monte has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population4,115
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density9,570/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born45.8%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,590
Per Capita$50,544
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C
Home Value$852,600
Rent$2,356
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$758,351
Housing Units1,299
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity20.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation335 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in North El Monte was built in 1956.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
45.8% 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.