Living in El Monte
El Monte is a city in California, United States, home to 116,732 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 5%, #170 of 3,933), city lovers (top 6%, #213 of 4,114), young professionals (top 8%, #313 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about El Monte
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 53 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:07.
How El Monte ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 32 | #10,073 of 11,898 | #491 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,951 of 9,771 | #333 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 20 | #7,672 of 8,006 | #462 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #5,807 of 6,237 | #387 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,981 of 9,474 | #495 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #6,011 of 9,474 | #475 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,912 of 10,762 | #468 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #472 of 4,537 | #53 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #313 of 4,444 | #44 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #418 of 3,053 | #66 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,602 of 7,271 | #347 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #621 of 6,227 | #74 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #170 of 3,933 | #28 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,222 of 2,119 | #175 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,688 of 8,006 | #329 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 15 | #11,618 of 12,111 | #532 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #213 of 4,114 | #41 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,381 of 7,271 | #178 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,874 of 9,474 | #423 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 7 | #17,983 of 18,063 | #988 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,889 of 16,523 | #805 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,871 of 18,063 | #891 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,282 of 16,523 | #267 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #689 of 21,167 | #98 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #8,029 of 12,111 | #381 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 44 | #6,396 of 6,413 | #490 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,202 of 12,111 | #224 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #421 of 4,750 | #55 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South El Monte 3 km
- Rosemead 4 km
- Avocado Heights 5 km
- Temple City 5 km
- Mayflower Village 5 km
- Baldwin Park 6 km
- South San Gabriel 7 km
- San Gabriel 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.