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Relocation guide
Moving to El Monte
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
107,066
Median age 38.1
Median household income
$64,484
Median rent
$1,677/mo
Median home value
$626,000
Schools
26
3 districts
Summer high / winter low
88° / 45°
Pros
- Property taxes are low: about 0.75% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in April, May, June, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Household incomes are 18% below the US median ($64,484).
- Homes cost 106% more than the US median ($626,000).
- At the median, rent takes about 31% of household income.
- Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in El Monte?
El Monte spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $601,600 to $628,400 by zip.
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Life in El Monte
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Bomb Tacos and Burritos at El Taco Man in El Monte, CA
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Is El Monte a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.75% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Mild weather in April, May, June, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 18% below the US median ($64,484). Homes cost 106% more than the US median ($626,000).
How much do I need to earn to live in El Monte?
The median household earns $64,484. Rent at the median ($1,677/month) is about 31% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $67,080 a year.
How many schools are in El Monte?
26 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in El Monte?
Highs average 88°F in August and lows 45°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, June.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.