Population 41,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South El Monte
Household size in South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.21 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.16 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.15 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.80 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
South El Monte is a place of big households: 3.80 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 4.21 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 55 have larger households.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South El Monte is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.0, as it has nationally.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South El Monte: 18.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. South 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 South El Monte
Renters in South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South El Monte rent: 57.8% 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, 43.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 53 have a higher share of renters.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South El Monte: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 67 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South El Monte is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing. South El Monte has older homes than at least four in five California cities.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,013 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,149 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,353 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,700 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$687 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South El Monte costs $1,700 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rent has climbed $687 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.6% 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 South El Monte
Bachelor's degrees in South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South El Monte: 11.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 66 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 47.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 55.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than four in ten adults in South El Monte never finished high school, well above the national share: only 55.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 South El Monte
| Period | South El Monte | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in South El Monte than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South El Monte | 3.80 | 38.0 | 18.6% | 57.8% | 4.1% | 1964 | $1,700 | 11.2% | 55.2% | 7.3% |
| El Monte | 3.54 | 39.0 | 18.1% | 53.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,871 | 18.2% | 67.9% | 5.9% |
| Rosemead | 3.45 | 45.1 | 11.3% | 51.1% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,922 | 21.3% | 67.5% | 6.0% |
| 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% |
| San Gabriel | 3.03 | 43.9 | 11.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 1960 | $2,133 | 38.9% | 82.9% | 6.2% |
| West Puente Valley | 4.39 | 40.1 | 13.7% | 26.7% | 5.1% | 1957 | $2,375 | 13.6% | 70.0% | 7.3% |
| Baldwin Park | 3.86 | 38.3 | 15.5% | 41.4% | 3.0% | 1965 | $1,920 | 15.4% | 68.4% | 6.1% |
| Monterey Park | 2.89 | 46.8 | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.1% | 1965 | $2,011 | 36.7% | 79.4% | 6.4% |
| Montebello | 3.15 | 40.5 | 17.2% | 54.4% | 4.8% | 1962 | $1,860 | 22.1% | 74.1% | 7.0% |
| Arcadia | 2.91 | 44.7 | 8.8% | 40.3% | 9.1% | 1968 | $2,299 | 54.6% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
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 South 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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