Living in South El Monte, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South El Monte · Census data 2020–2024
South El Monte has 19,287 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $72,990 (26% lower than the California median), the median home value is $601,000, the median rent is $1,752/month.
South El Monte at a glance
- Population
- 19,287
- Median age
- 37.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $72,990State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $601,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,752/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is South El Monte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in South El Monte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South El Monte the median home value is $601,000, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,752 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,259 a month in housing costs.
South El Monte median household income
The median household income in South El Monte is $72,990 and the income per person is $23,948. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South El Monte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,292
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.79
South El Monte demographics
- Population
- 19,287
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 5,087
- Foreign-born
- 45.6%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South El Monte ›
Education in South El Monte
10.5% of adults 25 and older in South El Monte have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South El Monte
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
South El Monte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South El Monte | 19,287 | $72,990 | $601,000 | $1,752 |
| El Monte | 106,109 | $68,030 | $644,000 | $1,736 |
| Rosemead | 50,013 | $73,566 | $807,200 | $1,834 |
| South San Gabriel | 7,923 | $76,806 | $690,400 | $2,148 |
| Rose Hills | 2,314 | $122,771 | $884,100 | $2,172 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
| North El Monte | 4,086 | $99,447 | $863,400 | $2,366 |
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
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What is the median household income in South El Monte, CA?
The median household income in South El Monte is $72,990, 26% 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 South El Monte?
The median home value in South El Monte is $601,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South El Monte?
The median gross rent in South El Monte is $1,752 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is South El Monte, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in South El Monte?
The median age in South El Monte is 37.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South El Monte?
The average commute to work in South El Monte is 27 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South El Monte?
The unemployment rate in South El Monte is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South El Monte?
10.5% of adults in South 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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