Monterey Park 64 Average
Monterey Park Livability #435 ranked city in California#13,315 ranked city in the USARanks better than 54% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Monterey Park

PROS
  • Commute

    High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Monterey Park?

Located in the state of California, Monterey Park is a moderately-sized city with a population of 60,597 inhabitants. In Monterey Park, there are 7,898 people per square mile, which is well above the national population density average. Monterey Park represents a small percentage of cities in America where predominant race identifies as Asian. The other two most predominant groups are White and Black. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Monterey Park are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 18% of the population also speak Spanish. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Monterey Park entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 31 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Monterey Park could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Monterey Park and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, cost of living, commute, employment, housing, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the California and national averages.

With a livability score of 63/100, Monterey Park is ranked #13,429 in the United States and #490 in California. If we probe a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Monterey Park has higher than average rankings for the following: crime (B) and employment (C+). Monterey Park does not score well for the following: amenities (F) and cost of living (F). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Monterey Park. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Monterey Park are affordable. Median real estate prices in Monterey Park come in at $641,700, which is 56.8% higher than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Monterey Park, the home price to income ratio is 10.1, which is 57.8% higher than the California average.

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      Monterey Park transportation information

      Statistic Monterey Park California National
      Average one way commute31min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.8%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.6%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.8%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home7.7%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Monterey Park, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).