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Monterey Park.
About
Life in Monterey Park
If you're considering Monterey Park, expect a dense, urban neighborhood that functions as part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area rather than a standalone town. You'll be about 30 minutes from most places you need to go, with access to I-10, I-710, and SR-60, though rush hour traffic is a real factor in daily life. The median home price sits around $863,000 with rent averaging $1,888 monthly, which reflects solid middle-class affordability compared to much of LA County—though it's still expensive by national standards.
Monterey Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
50.8%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
-5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics50.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Monterey Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Monterey Park, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (48.1%), and 42.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
16.8%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.5%
of households
Married Couples
51.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 7% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Monterey Park
In Monterey Park, rent runs 7% below the CA average, and home values are 17% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,957
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $909,564 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Monterey Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Monterey Park is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Monterey Park 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
Commute28.4 min avg
How Monterey Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Monterey Park, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M 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 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Monterey Park runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,811.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park 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
Monterey Park 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
15.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 1.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Monterey Park
Monterey Park has 2 hospitals, averaging 1.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.5 / 5
Monterey Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Garfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.9 mi away · Alhambra
Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Montebello
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 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.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Monterey Park
Monterey Park's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Monterey Park (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
8.9 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
2.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
14.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (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, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Monterey Park
Monterey Park has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
37 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
53 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Monterey Park
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
318 S. Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park
Cities Near Monterey Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Monterey Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Monterey Park FAQ
Is Monterey Park, California affordable?⌄
Monterey Park's median rent is $1,888/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,855/year. Median home value is $863,000.
Is Monterey Park, California safe?⌄
Monterey Park's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1812 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Monterey Park, California?⌄
Monterey Park has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Monterey Park, California?⌄
The cost of living in Monterey Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,888/month and median household income is $81,855/year. The median home value is $863,000. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Monterey Park, California?⌄
The average commute in Monterey Park is 28 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