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South El Monte, CA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouth El Monte Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySouth El Monte Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%South El Monte Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%South El Monte Affordability of Property Taxes

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Rents36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime22

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