South El Monte, CA

South El Monte, California

South El Monte, California, in Los Angeles county, is 1 miles SW of El Monte, California (center to center) and 11 miles E of Los Angeles, California. The city is located in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. South El Monte has a population of 21,144.

The People and Families of South El Monte

In South El Monte, about 40% of adults are married. Large households are normal in South El Monte. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 59% of South El Monte is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in South El Monte compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South El Monte had a median family income of $34,349.

Political Inclinations

Residents of South El Monte gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

South El Monte Housing

Owners occupy 50% of the housing units in South El Monte. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in South El Monte?

Commuting

In South El Monte, 75% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to South El Monte, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of South El Monte, CA

Comparing South El Monte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

South El Monte Almanac

South El Monte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South El Monte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South El Monte residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

South El Monte Hospitals

GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1701 SANTA ANITA AVE
(626) 350-7975
Emergency Service: No

South El Monte High Schools (2004)

SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH
1001 DURFEE AVE.
626-442-0218
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,443 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

South El Monte Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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