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Monterey Park, CA

Monterey Park is a city in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, approximately seven miles (11 km) east of the Downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. It is bordered by Alhambra, Los Angeles, Montebello, and Rosemead. The city's motto is "Pride in the past, Faith in the future".

Monterey Park is part of a cluster of cities (Alhambra, Arcadia, Temple City, Rosemead, San Marino, and San Gabriel in the west San Gabriel Valley) with a growing Asian American population. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of 60,269. Monterey Park has consistently ranked as one of the country's best places to live due to its good schools, growing economy, and central location.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.7 square miles (20 km2), of which, 7.6 square miles (20 km2) is land, and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.39%) is water. The city boundaries include Los Angeles to the west, unincorporated East Los Angeles to the south and west, Alhambra to the north, Rosemead to the northeast, Montebello to the south, and unincorporated South San Gabriel to the southeast.

For at least seven thousand years the land was populated by the Tongva (Gabrielino) Native Americans. The Tongva lived in dome-like structures with thatched exteriors, with an open smoke hole for ventilation and light at the top. Both sexes wore long hairstyles and tattooed their bodies. During warm weather, the men wore few clothes, and the women wore minimal skirts made of animal hides. During the cold weather, they would wear animal skin capes and occasionally wore sandals made from hide or yucca fiber. With the arrival of the Spaniards, Old World diseases killed off many of the Tongva, and by 1870 very few Native Americans had survived. In the early 19th century the area was part of the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel mission system and later the Rancho San Antonio.

Monterey Park focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Monterey Park Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include 24-Hour Fitness and Fit Body Boot Camp. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Monterey Park, such as Bella Vista Park, Barnes Park, and Cascades Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Monterey Park, CA are Vincent Price Art Museum, Monterey Park Golf Club, and Edison Trails Park.

Population: 61,259. Area codes: 213, 626. ZIP codes: 91754-91756. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Area: 7.7 square miles (20 km2).

FAQs

Is Monterey Park, CA a wealthy community?

The per capita income in Monterey Park in 2018 was $31,995, which is middle income relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $127,980 for a family of four. However, Monterey Park contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Monterey Park is an extremely ethnically diverse city.

Is Monterey Park, CA a nice place to live?

The City of Monterey Park is happy to announce that the city has been named one of America's "Best Places to Raise a Family" in a recent Time/Money Magazine ranking. The magazine highlights Monterey Park's outstanding high school graduation rate, library accessibility, kid-friendly activities, cultural diversity, public safety, affordability, and international cuisine as attractive qualities. The "Best Places to Raise a Family" recognition marks the second time this year Monterey Park has been singled out as one of the best communities to live, work and play in the United States.

Is Monterey, CA expensive to live in?

The cost of living in Monterey is about 46% higher than the national average and 12% higher than the rest of the state. Best Places ranks cities on an average of 100, meaning that anything over 100 is more expensive than the U.S. average. Monterey has an overall cost of living of 176. The thing that affects the cost of living most in Monterey is housing.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Monterey Park

Monterey Park Parks and Recreation Department

24 Hour Fitness 

Fit Body Boot Camp

Bella Vista park

Barnes Park 

Cascades Park

Vincent Price Art Museum

Monterey Park Golf Club

Edison Trails Park

Neighborhoodscout

Best Places
 

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