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Monrovia
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Monrovia

#4,732 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Monrovia is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 37,999. Monrovia is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Monrovia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Monrovia there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Monrovia and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Monrovia are highly rated.
    About Monrovia...
    Population
    37,999
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $723,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,789
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      104.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      11
      40.7
    • Robbery
      68.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      261.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,917.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      338.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Monrovia

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,077
    National
    $69,021
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