El Monte, CA
Population 107,066 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA. Moving to or from El Monte? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
107,066
Cost of living (RPP)
113.566
Annual avg temp
66°F
Typical home
$765,444
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $64,484 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $626,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,677/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.62 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 113.566 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 158.589, goods 106.623, services 170.433. Source: BEA, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 363.211 as of February 2026. YoY +2.5%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
66°F
January low
46°F
July high
86°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 15.7". Station: SAN GABRIEL FIRE DEPT, CA US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$765,444
ZHVI YoY
+0.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,397/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Total employment (MSA)
6,185,570
Median wage (annual)
$50,490
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 746,160 | $48,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 570,740 | $35,580 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 516,960 | $40,560 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 494,430 | $39,510 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 461,490 | $33,530 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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