Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Monterey Park
Monterey Park, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,557
Population
57,414
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Authentic cuisine in a convenient locale
Suburban
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Spirited
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Welcoming
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Multicultural
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Active
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Convenient
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Tranquil
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Mountain Views
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Nestled in the San Gabriel Valley, Monterey Park is just eight miles east of Los Angeles. The commercial districts on Atlantic Boulevard and Garvey Avenue are teeming with restaurants specializing in Asian cuisine, along with markets, shops, and salons.
Several parks in town offer residents a peaceful reprieve from busy modern life. Monterey Park residents enjoy relaxing and engaging in outdoor recreation at Barnes Park, Sequoia Park, and Garvey Ranch Park. Lively events draw the community together in Monterey Park, including the Cherry Blossom Festival, Geranium Festival, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, and Lunar New Year Festival. Convenient freeway access brings Monterey Park residents to the many amenities of Downtown Los Angeles in 15 minutes.
Explore the City
Monterey Park is well-known among Angelenos for its East Asian shopping and dining.
A view of the industrial area facing the main area of Monterey Park.
When locals need exercise, they can head to one of Monterey Park’s many well-maintained parks.
It's easy to get around in Monterey Park, whether by foot or public transit.
Cascades Park in Monterey Park is a great spot for a picnic and to unwind.
Local farmers proudly display their seasonal harvests at Monterey Park's farmers market.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,673
Average: $99,211
Education
18,423
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,359
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monterey Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Monterey Park, CA is $1,135 for a studio, $1,557 for one bedroom, $1,832 for two bedrooms, and $2,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monterey Park has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,557/month
302 Sq Ft
House
$4,121/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,859/month
922 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,635/month
854 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monterey Park, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
917 Students
Public
Grades K-8
917 Students
Public
Grades K-8
804 Students
Public
Grades K-8
804 Students
Public
Grades K-8
695 Students
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
917 Students
Public
Grades K-8
917 Students
Public
Grades K-8
804 Students
Public
Grades K-8
804 Students
Public
Grades K-8
695 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hollenbeck Lake
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
- Whittier Narrows Nature Center
- Pio Pico State Historic Park
- Audubon Center at Debs Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.