South Monrovia Island, CA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Jeremy P. Feb 2, 2026

Is South Monrovia Island a good place to live?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,985/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $109,730, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $660,800, which is pretty steep. Cost of...

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Jeremy P. Aug 7, 2025

Cheapest neighborhoods in South Monrovia Island?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a small town city with about 7,072 people. You can expect to pay around $1,985 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -South Monrovia Island sits at 1,262.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is modera...

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Ryan Adams Apr 16, 2025

Housing market in South Monrovia Island right now

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,985/month for a decent place. With a population of 7,072, South Monrovia Island is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -South Monrovia Island sits at 1,262.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $660,800, wh...

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Ryan Baker Mar 11, 2025

South Monrovia Island vs Pittsburgh -which is better?

Hello, The median home value here is around $660,800, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? TIA! The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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