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Montebello.
About
Life in Montebello
If you're considering Montebello, understand that you're looking at a solidly urban, working-to-middle-class community that's more about practical living than lifestyle amenities. The city is fundamentally car-dependent with a 31-minute average commute, so proximity to your job matters—being 8 miles from downtown LA helps some people but not everyone. Housing costs are significant; median home prices sit around $698,000 and rent runs about $1,827 monthly, which reflects the LA County market reality.
Montebello at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
36.0%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Montebello: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Montebello, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.8%), and 55.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.9%
of households
Married Couples
41.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
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 10% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Montebello
In Montebello, rent runs 10% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,157
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $817,962 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Montebello and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montebello 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 Montebello 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
Commute31 min avg
How Montebello residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Montebello, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 18 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 28% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Montebello runs 28% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
420.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,092.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Montebello 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 Montebello, 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.
170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Montebello 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 Montebello, 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
Montebello 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
Montebello 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
15.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Montebello
Montebello has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Monterey Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.9 mi away · Monterey Park
Garfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Monterey Park
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Los Angeles
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.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Montebello
Montebello's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Montebello (within 15 miles)
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)
University of Southern California
9.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
4.9 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 · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
13.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Montebello
Montebello has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
38 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
52 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Montebello
Chet Holifield Library
1060 South Greenwood Ave., Montebello
Montebello Library
1550 West Beverly Blvd., Montebello
Cities Near Montebello
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Montebello FAQ
Is Montebello, California affordable?⌄
Montebello's median rent is $1,827/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,971/year. Median home value is $697,900.
Is Montebello, California safe?⌄
Montebello's violent crime rate was 421 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2092 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Montebello, California?⌄
Montebello has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Montebello, California?⌄
The cost of living in Montebello is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,827/month and median household income is $79,971/year. The median home value is $697,900. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Montebello, California?⌄
The average commute in Montebello is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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