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El Monte, California

city · Los Angeles County

At a glance

106,109
Population
$644,000
Median home value (all homes)
112% above U.S. median
$764,928
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,736/mo
Median rent
29% above U.S. median
$68,030
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
89.8%
Homes with broadband
31.27%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 136 — 36% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing130% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities23% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost49% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Regan Career Institute Certificates
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates64.6%
College graduates15.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city El Monte Economic Development Department
The City of El Monte's Community & Economic Development Department promotes economic well-being through economic development and community development programs, aiming to attract private investment, support business growth, and improve quality of life in El Monte.
county County of Los Angeles Economic Development
LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is the central economic and workforce development agency for LA County. It creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces, with a mission to foster an equitable economy with inclusive and sustainable growth.
county Greater Antelope Valley Eco Alliance
Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is an organization devoted to facilitating business growth and opportunity within a 3,000 square mile region. Membership is open to all businesses, government agencies and community organizations interested in investing in the region's future.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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