Central SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
El Monte, California
Central SGV value · Working-family market · Whittier Narrows on the doorstep
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in El Monte, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$750K
March 2026 · Redfin closed sales
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$694K
-2.9% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~57
Steady — similar to last year
Source: Redfin
Median Property Value
$644K
2024 · +2.9% YoY
Source: Data USA
Schools · Historical guide
El Monte Union HSD & elementary districts
El Monte is a multi-district city. High schools are run by the El Monte Union High School District, while the elementary grades are split among the El Monte City, Mountain View, and Valle Lindo districts. Campus-level performance varies — confirm the exact assigned schools for any address before making an offer.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Arroyo High School
Grades 9–12 · El Monte Union HSD
A 7/10 GreatSchools rating, above the California average — one of the stronger comprehensive high schools serving El Monte families.
Source: GreatSchools
El Monte High School
Grades 9–12 · El Monte Union HSD
Also a 7/10 GreatSchools rating. With Arroyo, it gives the central part of the city two solid public secondary options. Mountain View High rates lower at 5/10.
Source: GreatSchools
Elementary districts
Grades K–8 · Public
Elementary grades are split among El Monte City, Mountain View, and Valle Lindo districts. The city name does not tell you the elementary district — confirm the specific assignment.
Source: GreatSchools · district boundaries
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~106,000
109,450 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$68,030
2024 · +5.5% YoY
Median Age
37.8
Young, family-formation demographic
Homeownership Rate
40.2%
Renter-heavy working-family market
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · CensusDots.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in El Monte
Whittier Narrows
A roughly 1,500-acre regional recreation area on the Rio Hondo — trails, fishing, and open space on the city's doorstep.
End of the Santa Fe Trail
El Monte was the first U.S.-citizen-founded settlement in Southern California; Santa Fe Trail Historical Park preserves that heritage.
Gibson Mariposa Park
A butterfly park with a splash pad and a skatepark — a popular family recreation space.
El Monte Station
One of the largest transit hubs in the western U.S. — a major bus and commuter gateway alongside the I-10.
I-10 Access
The San Bernardino Freeway runs through the city, putting downtown LA and the broader SGV within an easy commute.
Working-Family Housing Stock
Predominantly modest single-family homes and a young median age — a market built around first-time and move-up buyers.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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