River East
Buses stop in the neighborhood; light rail is at the station
Foothill Transit's bus from Puente Hills Mall to El Monte Station stops on Cogswell Road. LA Metro buses also run in the city, and there's Metro Micro on-demand rideshare, a fixed-route transportation service and a commuter shuttle. Metrolink's light rail runs out of El Monte Station. The neighborhood's east side is closest to I-605, so noise could sometimes be an issue. Interstate 10 is to the south, and it's about a 15-mile trip west to reach Downtown LA and 30 miles to Los Angeles International Airport, also known as LAX.River East has single-family homes, townhouses and condos
The neighborhood has ranch-style homes from the 1940s through the 1970s. Larger contemporary and Traditional homes, many with Mediterranean-inspired elements, were added from the 1980s to the 2020s. Some homes are in gated communities. Single-family home prices are in the $600,000s to $900,000s. Condos and townhouses, primarily dating to the 1980s and 1990s, are in the $500,000s to $700,000s.
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The community gathers for events on Main Street downtown
Several miles west of River East is downtown El Monte, which many locals call Valley Mall. In addition to its wide variety of stores, it's a gathering place throughout the year for events held around Main Street. There's a Lunar New Year celebration with performances and a parade, a Mother's Day Sidewalk Serenade with mariachi music and the El Monte Sizzling Car Show in July. The El Monte Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from March through October.
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There's a community park here, and large outdoor sites are nearby
The neighborhood's central community gathering place, Zamora Park, was being closed for renovations in early 2025. New features and upgrades are anticipated for the future. The San Gabriel River Trail runs along the neighborhood's east side as part of the Emerald Necklace Greenway, a network of preserved open spaces, parks and trails in the Los Angeles Basin. River East is approximately halfway between two expansive outdoor sites: to the southwest is Whittier Narrows, and to the northeast is the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area. Both sites are about 5 miles from River East, and each has a nature center, water sports and trails.
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A few public school districts serve area students
Several public school districts serve the area. Students living west of La Madera Avenue may attend El Monte City School District's Rio Hondo School, which earns a B grade from Niche and is for kindergarten through eighth grade. East of La Madera, Mountain View School District's La Primaria Elementary School is for transitional kindergarten through third grade and Twin Lake School serves third through eighth grades. Both have a C grade. El Monte Union High School District includes El Monte High, which receives an A-minus and is zoned to the area west of Cogswell Road. East of Cogswell is covered by Mountain View High, which has a B-minus.
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Written By
Robin Silberman
Photography Contributed By
Michael Rutt
Video By
Mallory Nolte
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mario Mariscal
Mario Mariscal
Better Homes and Gardens RE
(562) 471-4695
152 Total Sales
1 in River East
$640,000 Price
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Grace Lin
Grace Lin
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Realty Masters
(424) 296-1651
20 Total Sales
1 in River East
$505,000 Price
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Janet Chen
Janet Chen
Keller Williams Palos Verdes
(562) 471-6341
23 Total Sales
1 in River East
$620,000 Price
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Rudy Kusuma
Rudy Kusuma
Responds QuicklyPartner Real Estate
(916) 249-4078
202 Total Sales
1 in River East
$470,000 Price
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Gary Wat
Gary Wat
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(626) 414-3805
53 Total Sales
1 in River East
$758,000 Price
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REX RHORER
REX RHORER
Responds QuicklyKALEO REAL ESTATE COMPANY
(213) 566-3637
29 Total Sales
1 in River East
$507,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Zamora Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | River East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
River East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River East, El Monte sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in River East, El Monte over the last 12 months is $255,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$411,950
Median Sale Price
$255,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$255,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$3,550,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
948
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,289
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,598
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,104
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,971
Median Age
36
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,239
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,438
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
60.3%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown El Monte
A centrally located Main Street retail hub with diverse shops and eateries
Mountain View
An affordable suburban neighborhood with plenty of housing and dining options
Northwest El Monte
A suburban neighborhood with diverse restaurants, located next to a small airport
Norwood Cherrylee
North El Monte neighborhood with a park and plenty of dining options
South El Monte
Low-key neighborhood next to Whittier Narrows Park and El Monte's shopping centers
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