Monterey Park is a culturally vibrant city in the western San Gabriel Valley, just about 7 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles. As one of the first and most prominent Asian-American suburbs in the U.S., it is home to over 60,000 residents, with Asians making up approximately 65–66% of the population. Known historically as “the first suburban Chinatown,” Monterey Park offers an incredible blend of authentic Asian culture, diverse food options, and rich community life.
Monterey Park’s price point remains more affordable than Arcadia or San Marino, yet offers high demand and quick turnovers:
Typical price ranges:
Single-family homes: ~$800K–$1.3M
Remodeled/new builds: ~$1.2M–$1.8M
Condos/townhomes: ~$550K–$850K
Homes often go pending within 20–40 days, indicating a seller-favored market with competitive demand
Monterey Park is served by multiple school districts—Alhambra Unified, Garvey Unified, LAUSD, and Montebello Unified—ensuring diverse educational options
Local public schools rank highly:
Nearby higher education institutions include East Los Angeles College and Cal State Los Angeles.
Monterey Park is historically considered safe and family-centric, with well-managed neighborhoods, tight-knit community events, and a strong sense of cultural identity.
If you’re seeking a city with authentic Asian‑American culture, good value housing, excellent schools, and community vibrancy, Monterey Park should be on your shortlist.
59,639 people live in Monterey Park, where the median age is 45.5 and the average individual income is $37,702. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Monterey Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ray & Roy's Market, Taquiza Aquitoy, and Jem Strings.
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| Dining | 2.15 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.09 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.55 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Monterey Park has 20,737 households, with an average household size of 2.86. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Monterey Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 59,639 people call Monterey Park home. The population density is 7,773.49 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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