At a Glance
Median Income
$67,153
$22,743 per capita
Home Value
$578,100
Zillow: $753,937
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
489/100K
2,398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
55.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How South El Monte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South El Monte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South El Monte a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South El Monte residents earn a median household income of $67,153 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,743. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% 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 South El Monte is $578,100 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $753,937. Median rent is $1,708/month, with 42.2% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
South El Monte reports 489 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,398/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in South El Monte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
55.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,413
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density6,836/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,153
Per Capita$22,743
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$578,100
Rent$1,708
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$753,937
Housing Units5,122
Rent Burden42.2%
Crime
F
Violent489/100K
Property2,398/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary633/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation248 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+55.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258
Did You Know?
South El Monte was founded in 1958.
The median home in South El Monte was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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