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South El Monte, CA

South El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,116, down from 21,144 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.4 km2), virtually all land.

At the 2010 census South El Monte had a population of 20,116. The population density was 7,061.5 inhabitants per square mile (2,726.5/km2). The racial makeup of South El Monte was 10,136 (50.4%) White (3.4% Non-Hispanic White), 107 (0.5%) African American, 250 (1.2%) Native American, 2,211 (11.0%) Asian, 12 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,718 (33.4%) from other races, and 682 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17,079 persons (84.9%).

The census reported that 20,059 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 47 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 10 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 4,569 households, 2,643 (57.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,554 (55.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 925 (20.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 524 (11.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 329 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 21 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 397 households (8.7%) were one person and 208 (4.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.39. There were 4,003 families (87.6% of households); the average family size was 4.45.

South El Monte focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the South El Monte Recreation and Community Services Department. 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 Planet Fitness and Senior Gym. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around South El Monte, such as the Schabarum-Skyline Trail and the Bosque del Rio Hondo. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in South El Monte, CA are American Military Museum, Whittier Narrows Nature Center, and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.

Population: 19,121 (2024). ZIP code: 91733. Area code 626. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Area: 2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2).

FAQ

Is South El Monte, CA a good neighborhood?

Living in South El Monte offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In South El Monte there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in South El Monte and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South El Monte are above average.

Is South El Monte, CA expensive to live in?

South El Monte is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in South El Monte is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

Is South El Monte, CA safe?

With a crime rate of 51 per one thousand residents, South El Monte has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 20. Within California, more than 97% of the communities have a lower crime rate than South El Monte.

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Wikipedia

City of South El Monte

South El Monte Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness 

Senior Gym

Schabarum-Skyline Trail 

Bosque del Rio Hondo

merican Military Museum

Whittier Narrows Nature Center

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

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