North El Monte
Surrounded by outdoor recreation
Residents are treated to plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The 5-acre Peck Road Park Water Conservation Park offers hiking, mountain biking and fishing at its lake. The neighborhood also boasts Arcadia Golf Course, an 18-hole greenway that’s been a local favorite since 1962. And the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area is only 5 miles east, where residents can swim, play sand volleyball, camp, kayak, hike or go horseback riding. Hikers wanting to trek deeper into nature can head just 4 miles south to hop on the San Gabriel River Trail. The LA County Arboretum lies 3 miles over North El Monte’s northern boundary. This 127-acre botanical garden and historic site is home to a wide variety of plants native to South America, the Mediterranean, South Africa and Asiatic-North America. There’s also an aquatic garden, prehistoric and jungle gardens, and Baldwin Lakre, a popular lagoon at its center.
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Perfect starter-home community
North El Monte is a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood that features small, midcentury ranch-style homes, bungalows and condos. "It's more of a smaller, starter-home area; some are two-bedroom, one-bath homes," says Realtor Callie Wilson with Dilbeck Real Estate. Most single-family homes were built in the 1950s and range from $600,000 to $950,000, depending on the size and upgrades, though some have gone for over $1 million. Like other areas of Southern California, accessory dwelling units are becoming a popular option for creating more space, and the decently sized lots allow plenty of room for landscaping and gardening. Sidewalks are wide and the neighborhood is highly walkable.
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Local love
Grocery stores like Albertson’s, retailers and mom and pops populate Live Oak Avenue. The community is known for its locally owned Asian and Mexican eateries like Cabrera’s Mexican Restaurant, a staple since 1985 that whips up tortas, larger-than-life burritos and caramelized plantains. Pho-licious is another local favorite, serving brothy Vietnamese soups, Bahn Mi sandwiches and milk tea. The biggest shopping outlet, El Monte Shopping Strip, is downtown, a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood. Rev up the night at Irwindale Speedway, which hosts drag racing, NASCAR and car shows. Or, for a different type of racing, take a 3-mile drive over to Santa Anita Park, a world-famous horse racing track known for the Breeder's Cup, where the finest thoroughbreds qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
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Top-notch education options
Part of the El Monte City Schools District, Rio Hondo School serves local kindergarten through eighth grade students. From there, students can attend Arroyo High School, part of the El Monte Union High School District. Earning a B-minus on Niche, Rio Hondo School offers a mariachi academy, Lego robotics and before- and after-school programs. Arroyo High, which earned a B-plus on Niche, offers football and cross country, advanced-placement programs and Renaissance Club. These top-notch education options are a major reason families are flocking to the area. "I've had an influx of people moving into the north part of El Monte because of the schools," Wilson says.
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An event-rich neighborhood
The city itself puts on events for all communities to enjoy, including an annual parade and harvest festival, the Dia de los Muertos event and a Santa Parade with a tree-lighting ceremony. La Prada Event Plaza, in Whittier Narrows Park, hosts the Los Angeles Spring Fair, the largest fair in LA County. The multi-day event offers 15 acres of amusement rides for all ages, games, food and entertainment, a 6-mile drive to South El Monte.Central to big-city amenities
With its location close to Interstates 10, 210 and 605, North El Monte provides convenience access to the region, including Downtown LA, 15 miles away, and the San Gabriel Valley Airport, just a 2-mile drive. Public transit is easily accessible via El Monte Transit, which provides five bus routes and the Metrolink commuter train line.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Emma Perez
Emma Perez
Century 21 Cornerstone
(747) 223-6382
77 Total Sales
1 in North El Monte
$850,000 Price
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Muyleang Kaing
Muyleang Kaing
Partner Real Estate
(562) 358-5926
49 Total Sales
1 in North El Monte
$939,000 Price
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Mulyani Ang
Mulyani Ang
The One Luxury Properties
(626) 382-2840
38 Total Sales
1 in North El Monte
$1,039,000 Price
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Carolina Turcios
Carolina Turcios
Berkshire Hathaway H.S.C.P.
(626) 736-1502
32 Total Sales
1 in North El Monte
$815,000 Price
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LIAN LIU
LIAN LIU
Responds QuicklyPartner Real Estate
(628) 244-8815
65 Total Sales
1 in North El Monte
$880,000 Price
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Celine Juan
CJ
Celine Juan
Responds QuicklyKW Executive
(323) 897-8399
75 Total Sales
1 in North El Monte
$640,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Bicentennial Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Jeff Seymour Family Center Bike Park
- Bike Trails
Lambert Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tierra Verde Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Longden Avenue Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North El Monte | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North El Monte Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North El Monte, El Monte sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North El Monte, El Monte over the last 12 months is $730,000, up 175% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$730,000
Median Sale Price
$730,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$748,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$815,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
175%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$301
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,107
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,415
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,675
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,301
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,514
Median Age
47
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,111
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,687
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.6%
College Graduates
33.3%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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