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Crime in South El Monte summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in South El Monte. Key points include:
There were 698 total crimes in South El Monte in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in South El Monte is 3,700.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in South El Monte is 466.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in South El Monte is 3,234.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in South El Monte is 74.63% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In South El Monte Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South El Monte / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 698 | 3,700.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 88 | 466.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 153.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 302.2 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 610 | 3,234.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 191 | 1,012.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 290 | 1,537.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 129 | 684.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in South El Monte summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South El Monte. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in South El Monte is 146 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South El Monte is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South El Monte is $762,159.
The median income in South El Monte is $72,990.
South El Monte's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South El Monte Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South El Monte | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 218 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South El Monte, CA Weather
The average high in South El Monte is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | South El Monte |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South El Monte Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South El Monte
The current population in South El Monte is 19,287. The population has decreased 4.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,287 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 19,413 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 19,694 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 19,860 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 20,791 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 20,721 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 20,727 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 20,712 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 20,566 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 20,483 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 20,375 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 20,260 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 20,210 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 20,197 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 20,240 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South El Monte
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South El Monte is:
3.4% White with 653 White residents.
0.9% African American with 179 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 77 American Indian residents.
20.5% Asian with 3,953 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
0.4% Two Or More with 70 Two Or More residents.
74.3% Hispanic with 14,333 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South El Monte | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.5% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 74.3% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in South El Monte
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South El Monte is 50.4% female with 9,713 female residents.
South El Monte is 49.6% male with 9,574 male residents.
| Gender | South El Monte | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South El Monte for adults over 25
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31.0% of adults in South El Monte completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in South El Monte completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in South El Monte completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in South El Monte completed some college.
4.0% of adults in South El Monte completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in South El Monte completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in South El Monte completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in South El Monte completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in South El Monte completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South El Monte | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 31.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South El Monte, California
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3.0% of households in South El Monte earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in South El Monte earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in South El Monte earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in South El Monte earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in South El Monte earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in South El Monte earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in South El Monte earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in South El Monte earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in South El Monte earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.2% of households in South El Monte earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South El Monte | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
