Population 98,940 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in El Monte
Household size in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.96 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.78 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.76 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.54 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in El Monte are large by national standards, averaging 3.54 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.96 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in El Monte is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in El Monte: 18.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. El Monte has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in El Monte
Renters in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in El Monte rent: 53.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in El Monte: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally. El Monte has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in El Monte is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,114 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,178 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,381 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,871 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in El Monte costs $1,871 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $757 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in El Monte
Bachelor's degrees in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in El Monte: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in El Monte never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. El Monte has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in El Monte
| Period | El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in El Monte is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
El Monte compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte | 3.54 | 39.0 | 18.1% | 53.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,871 | 18.2% | 67.9% | 5.9% |
| South El Monte | 3.80 | 38.0 | 18.6% | 57.8% | 4.1% | 1964 | $1,700 | 11.2% | 55.2% | 7.3% |
| Avocado Heights | 3.57 | 39.6 | 12.4% | 27.8% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,023 | 20.4% | 68.1% | 7.9% |
| Temple City | 3.09 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $2,373 | 41.9% | 85.7% | 6.5% |
| Rosemead | 3.45 | 45.1 | 11.3% | 51.1% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,922 | 21.3% | 67.5% | 6.0% |
| Baldwin Park | 3.86 | 38.3 | 15.5% | 41.4% | 3.0% | 1965 | $1,920 | 15.4% | 68.4% | 6.1% |
| West Puente Valley | 4.39 | 40.1 | 13.7% | 26.7% | 5.1% | 1957 | $2,375 | 13.6% | 70.0% | 7.3% |
| Arcadia | 2.91 | 44.7 | 8.8% | 40.3% | 9.1% | 1968 | $2,299 | 54.6% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| San Gabriel | 3.03 | 43.9 | 11.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 1960 | $2,133 | 38.9% | 82.9% | 6.2% |
| La Puente | 3.98 | 38.4 | 17.7% | 38.9% | 5.5% | 1961 | $2,034 | 13.0% | 64.3% | 5.8% |
| Monrovia | 2.72 | 39.7 | 13.6% | 51.9% | 6.0% | 1961 | $2,172 | 42.5% | 88.5% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up El Monte. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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