Cost of Living in El Monte, CA
Population: 107,066 • 2026 Data
$64,484
Median Household Income
-17% vs national
$1,677
Median Monthly Rent
+24% vs national
$626,000
Median Home Value
+85% vs national
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in El Monte
The median home value in El Monte, CA is $626,000. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,677, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,653.
Rent-to-income ratio: 31.2%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in El Monte, CA is $64,484. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%, with a labor force of 52,430 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.