Living in North El Monte, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North El Monte · Census data 2020–2024
North El Monte has 4,086 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $99,447 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $863,400, the median rent is $2,366/month.
North El Monte at a glance
- Population
- 4,086
- Median age
- 44.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,447State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $863,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,366/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North El Monte a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in North El Monte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North El Monte the median home value is $863,400, 160% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,366 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,805 a month in housing costs.
North El Monte median household income
The median household income in North El Monte is $99,447 and the income per person is $45,623. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North El Monte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,297
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.19
North El Monte demographics
- Population
- 4,086
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,265
- Foreign-born
- 41.1%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North El Monte ›
Education in North El Monte
39.2% of adults 25 and older in North El Monte have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North El Monte
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
North El Monte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North El Monte | 4,086 | $99,447 | $863,400 | $2,366 |
| Mayflower Village | 4,950 | $105,242 | $889,200 | $2,243 |
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
| El Monte | 106,109 | $68,030 | $644,000 | $1,736 |
| South Monrovia Island | 6,830 | $104,444 | $680,900 | $1,814 |
| Arcadia | 55,170 | $113,516 | $1,441,800 | $2,191 |
| Baldwin Park | 70,138 | $80,663 | $606,900 | $1,867 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| Irwindale | 1,377 | $114,167 | $709,400 | $1,931 |
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What is the median household income in North El Monte, CA?
The median household income in North El Monte is $99,447, about the same as 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 North El Monte?
The median home value in North El Monte is $863,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North El Monte?
The median gross rent in North El Monte is $2,366 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is North El Monte, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North El Monte?
The median age in North El Monte is 44.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North El Monte?
The average commute to work in North El Monte is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North El Monte?
The unemployment rate in North El Monte is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North El Monte?
39.2% of adults in North El Monte 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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