Overview

Introduction to Monterey Park, California

The California city of Monterey Park is located in Los Angeles County. Situated in the San Gabriel Valley just 9 miles east of Los Angeles, the city is adjacent to three major thoroughfares: Interstates I-10 and I-710 and California State Highway 60. Monterey Park is bounded by Alhambra (to the north), Rosemead (to the east) and Montebello (to the south).

Incorporated in 1916, Monterey Park got its name from an old government map which associated the name Monterey Hills with the area's oak-covered hills. A period of expansion developed in the 1920s when the real estate industry attracted many investors and developers to the city. Although the Depression Era put a halt to the development boom, things perked up again after World War II. Monterey Park today boasts a very diverse demographic makeup, which includes a large and varied concentration of Asian American residents and a steady but significant multigenerational American-born Latino population. The city's major industries are auto sales, banking, medicine and education.

Things to do in Monterey Park

Monterey Park's diversity is reflected in its wide varieties of dining, shopping, and special events. The Chinese New Year Lantern Festival celebrates the arrival of the Chinese New Year and heralds the beginning of spring with elaborate floral arrangements, lively entertainment and delicious food. April's Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese and Japanese American culture with traditional Japanese dancing and music, martial arts demonstrations, hand-made crafts, Asian food and cultural displays. The Cinco de Mayo Celebration is a Mexican festival with Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis and samplings of Mexican cuisine. Harmony Festival, an October celebration of Monterey Park's cultural diversity, features several events including a Car Show, a City Hall Open House, tours of the Police Station, a petting zoo, theatrical performances, food, music and much more. Cultural sites to visit in the city include the Monterey Park Historical Museum, which offers free weekend tours. In addition, Monterey Park's central location within the San Gabriel Valley puts it in close proximity to Los Angeles, home to its own abundance of places to visit and sights to see.

Demographics

People

Total Population60,792
Male Share of the Population48.2%
Female Share of the Population51.8%
Senior Citizens21.2%
Employed Population 16+26,969
Age of the Population45

Families

% of people married51.1%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher36.5%
Median Earnings25+$33,525
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$19,853
Median Earnings With High School Degree$23,933

Wealth

Median Family Income$62,600
% Above Poverty Level86%
% Below Poverty Level14%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time31 minutes
% Working from Home4.5%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.9%
% Using Public Transportation3.2%

Housing

People Living Alone17.6%
Median Gross Rent$1,354
Median House Value$593,300

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)86.7%
German0.7%
Irish0.6%
Italian0.6%
English0.5%
Arab0.3%
Polish0.3%
Russian0.2%
Hungarian0.2%
French Except Basque0.2%
Dutch0.2%
Lebanese0.2%
US/American0.1%
Scottish0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
Norwegian0.1%
Iranian0.1%
Jordanian0.1%
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Monterey Park Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyLos Angeles County
Standard Zip Codes91755, 91754
Company Zip Codes91756
Phone Area Codes626, 818
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude34.04
Approximate Longitude-118.13

Monterey Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationSAN GABRIEL FIRE DEPT
Distance2.9 miles
Jan Temp43 to 70 F
Apr Temp50 to 77 F
Jul Temp62 to 89 F
Oct Temp55 to 83 F
Annual Precip18.5 inches
StationPASADENA
Distance6.3 miles
Jan Temp44 to 68 F
Apr Temp50 to 76 F
Jul Temp61 to 89 F
Oct Temp55 to 83 F
Annual Precip21 inches
StationMT WILSON NO 2
Distance12.2 miles
Jan Temp36 to 53 F
Apr Temp41 to 61 F
Jul Temp63 to 82 F
Oct Temp51 to 69 F
Annual Precip40.3 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Alhambra84,974$63,272
East Los Angeles119,827$47,418
Montebello63,099$59,332
Rosemead54,417$54,522
San Gabriel40,242$60,929
South Pasadena25,824$128,333

Monterey Park Public Libraries

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
318 S. RAMONA AVENUE
Monterey Park, California
(626) 307-1418

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Monterey Park Hospitals

Garfield Medical Center
(Proprietary)
525 North Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park Hospital
(Proprietary)
900 South Atlantic Boulevard

Monterey Park Public Schools

Bella Vista Elementary
2410 Findlay Ave.
ZIP: 91754
Primary
Total Enrollment 624
Brightwood Elementary
1701 Brightwood St.
ZIP: 91754
Primary
Total Enrollment 1008
East Los Angeles County Community
1260 S. Monterey Pass Rd.
ZIP: 91754
High
Total Enrollment 186
Monterey Highlands Elementary
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
ZIP: 91754
Primary
Total Enrollment 978
Repetto Elementary
650 S. Grandridge Ave.
ZIP: 91754
Primary
Total Enrollment 785
Robert Hill Lane Elementary
1500 Cesar Chavez Ave.
ZIP: 91754
Primary
Total Enrollment 371
Ynez Elementary
120 S. Ynez Ave.
ZIP: 91754
Primary
Total Enrollment 909
Hillcrest Elementary
795 Pepper St.
ZIP: 91755
Primary
Total Enrollment 449
Macy Intermediate
2101 S. Lupine Ave.
ZIP: 91755
Middle
Total Enrollment 887
Monterey Vista Elementary
901 E. Graves Ave.
ZIP: 91755
Primary
Total Enrollment 476

Monterey Park Private Schools

Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten
618 N Moore Ave
ZIP: 91754
Elementary
Total Enrollment 26
Meher Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
ZIP: 91754
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 129
Monterey Park Christian School
1951 S Garfield Ave
ZIP: 91754
Elementary
Total Enrollment 8
St Stephen Martyr School
119 S Ramona Ave
ZIP: 91754
Elementary
Total Enrollment 116
St Thomas Aquinas School
1501 S Atlantic Blvd
ZIP: 91754
Elementary
Total Enrollment 178
Esther's Nest Children's School
315 N New Ave
ZIP: 91755
Elementary
Total Enrollment 8
New Avenue School
126 N New Ave
ZIP: 91755
Elementary
Total Enrollment 150
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