Moving to
Monterey Park.

$1,888/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,888 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $863,000. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.0% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

265 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

28 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 28.4 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 18% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 1.5 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

36% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 36% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

9 public schools inside the boundary

There are 9 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (37 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.