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South El Monte
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

South El Monte

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    South El Monte is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 19,860. South El Monte is in Los Angeles County. Living in South El Monte offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South El Monte there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in South El Monte and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South El Monte are above average.
    About South El Monte...
    Population
    19,860
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $478,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,458
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      387.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      43.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      140.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      804.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,347.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      596.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      42%
      11%
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    Working in South El Monte

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,244
    National
    $69,021
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