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Monrovia, California

Monrovia, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles E of Arcadia, California (center to center) and 15 miles NE of Los Angeles, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. Monrovia contains a population of approximately 36,929.

The People and Families of Monrovia

In Monrovia, about 47% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Monrovia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monrovia had a median family income of $49,703.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Monrovia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,335. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Monrovia Housing

Monrovia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 48% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Monrovia, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Monrovia -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Monrovia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Monrovia Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Monrovia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Monrovia, CA

Comparing Monrovia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime55

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