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About
Life in Monrovia
If you're considering Monrovia, you're looking at a fairly affluent, established suburb where you'll pay for that stability and location. Median home values hover around $909,400, and rent runs about $2,114 monthly—so this isn't a bargain area, though it's positioning itself as more accessible than some neighboring communities. The community is genuinely diverse, with Latino and Asian families making up a significant portion alongside white residents, which shows up in local schools and neighborhoods.
Monrovia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
26.3%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Monrovia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Monrovia, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.4%), and 30.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Monrovia
In Monrovia, home values are 24% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,178
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $973,541 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Monrovia and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Monrovia is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Monrovia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute30.1 min avg
How Monrovia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Monrovia, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Monrovia runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
190.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,051.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Monrovia Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Monrovia, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
173 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Monrovia is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Monrovia, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Monrovia is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Monrovia has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
46
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Monrovia
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Monrovia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Usc Arcadia Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Arcadia
Aurora Las Encinas
Psychiatric · 5.8 mi away · Pasadena
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · Baldwin Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Monrovia
Monrovia's student/teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Monrovia (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
12.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,509 students · in-state tuition $1,195 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,476 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Monrovia
Monrovia has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
45 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
48 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Monrovia
Monrovia Public Library
321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia
Cities Near Monrovia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Monrovia FAQ
Is Monrovia, California affordable?⌄
Monrovia's median rent is $2,114/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,021/year. Median home value is $909,400.
Is Monrovia, California safe?⌄
Monrovia's violent crime rate was 191 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2051 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Monrovia, California?⌄
Monrovia has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Monrovia, California?⌄
The cost of living in Monrovia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,114/month and median household income is $96,021/year. The median home value is $909,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Monrovia, California?⌄
The average commute in Monrovia is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from