South Monrovia Island, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,072 Population 12,858/sq mi density
$109,730 Median Income $29,829 per capita
$660,800 Home Value $779,623 Zillow
$1,985 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,730 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$660,800 home value, $1,985/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Monrovia Island, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,730
46% above
$29,829 per capita
Home Value
$660,800
134% above
Zillow: $779,623
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
71% above
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How South Monrovia Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Monrovia Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
146%
Home Value
234%
Rent
171%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Monrovia Island a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Monrovia Island residents earn a median household income of $109,730 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,829. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Monrovia Island is $660,800 , 134% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $779,623. Median rent is $1,985/month, with 21.4% 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 1954.

Education

27.2% of adults in South Monrovia Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Monrovia Island 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 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population7,072
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density12,858/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born29.8%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,730
Per Capita$29,829
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

B
Home Value$660,800
Rent$1,985
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$779,623
Housing Units1,686
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation392 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in South Monrovia Island was built in 1954.
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.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
29.8% 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.