Living in Montebello, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montebello · Census data 2020–2024
Montebello has 61,045 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $79,971 (19% lower than the California median), the median home value is $697,900, the median rent is $1,827/month.
Montebello at a glance
- Population
- 61,045
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $79,971State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $697,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,827/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Montebello a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Montebello
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montebello the median home value is $697,900, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,827 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,733 a month in housing costs.
Montebello median household income
The median household income in Montebello is $79,971 and the income per person is $34,178. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Montebello: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,386
- Owner-occupied
- 45.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.1%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.07
Montebello demographics
- Population
- 61,045
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 19,683
- Foreign-born
- 36%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montebello ›
Education in Montebello
23% of adults 25 and older in Montebello have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montebello
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Montebello vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello | 61,045 | $79,971 | $697,900 | $1,827 |
| Pico Rivera | 60,272 | $88,201 | $648,600 | $1,786 |
| South San Gabriel | 7,923 | $76,806 | $690,400 | $2,148 |
| Monterey Park | 59,132 | $81,855 | $863,000 | $1,888 |
| Commerce | 11,993 | $77,064 | $598,700 | $1,549 |
| East Los Angeles | 111,647 | $68,741 | $643,100 | $1,494 |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 25,615 | $111,699 | $638,900 | $1,913 |
| Rose Hills | 2,314 | $122,771 | $884,100 | $2,172 |
| Rosemead | 50,013 | $73,566 | $807,200 | $1,834 |
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What is the median household income in Montebello, CA?
The median household income in Montebello is $79,971, 19% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Montebello?
The median home value in Montebello is $697,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Montebello?
The median gross rent in Montebello is $1,827 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Montebello, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Montebello?
The median age in Montebello is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Montebello?
The average commute to work in Montebello is 31 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montebello?
The unemployment rate in Montebello is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montebello?
23% of adults in Montebello have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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