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El Monte vs Pico Rivera

Two California cities 7 miles apart, side by side.

El MontePico Rivera
Population107,06660,821
Median household income$64,484$86,956
Median home value$626,000$621,400
Median rent$1,677/mo$1,775/mo
Median age38.139.2
Homeownership40%70%
Property tax (effective)0.75%0.66%
Sales tax11%11.25%
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Is El Monte or Pico Rivera cheaper?

For housing, Pico Rivera is cheaper: median home values are $626,000 in El Monte and $621,400 in Pico Rivera; median rents are $1,677 and $1,775.

Which has higher incomes, El Monte or Pico Rivera?

Pico Rivera: median household income is $64,484 in El Monte and $86,956 in Pico Rivera.

How far is El Monte from Pico Rivera?

About 7 miles in a straight line.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.

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