SGV Core · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Monrovia, California
SGV value play · Old Town Craftsman heritage · Niche-A school district
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Monrovia, 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
$993K
March 2026 · range $993K–$1.05M
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$917K
-2.6% YoY softening
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~50
Up from 33 days last year
Source: Redfin
District Grade
A
Niche · 96% graduation rate
Source: Niche · U.S. News
Schools · Historical guide
Monrovia Unified School District
Monrovia USD holds a Niche A rating and ranks #727 of Best School Districts in America, with a reported 96% graduation rate and 7 schools named to U.S. News Best Schools 2025. Buyers in the most competitive attendance zones routinely pay 5–10% above comparable homes — on Monrovia's median, that is $50K–$100K in measurable school-zone premium.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.
Monrovia High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
Monrovia USD's flagship secondary school — AP catalog, strong graduation outcomes, and U.S. News Best High Schools 2025 recognition. Feeds from Clifton Middle.
Source: U.S. News · Niche · GreatSchools
Clifton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Public
Monrovia USD's middle-school anchor, with strong honors-track programming and consistent placement into Monrovia High's advanced programs.
Source: Monrovia USD · GreatSchools
Monrovia USD Elementary Network
Grades K–5 · Multiple campuses
Bradoaks, Mayflower, Plymouth, Wild Rose, and Monroe — Monrovia's elementary schools earned 7 U.S. News Best Schools 2025 placements. Attendance boundaries affect values, particularly in Old Town and the foothill blocks.
Source: U.S. News · Monrovia USD
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~37,600
2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$96,021
2024 estimate · solid middle-class base
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Lower than the national 12.5%
Median Age
38
Younger family base than the SGV core
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter · Point2Homes
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Monrovia
Old Town Monrovia
One of the SGV's most charming historic main streets — independent restaurants, the Krikorian theater, the Friday street fair, and a Saturday farmers' market.
Craftsman Heritage
Monrovia has one of California's most intact Craftsman housing stocks; designated historic blocks command premium values.
Library Park
Heart of Old Town and the city's social anchor — Concerts in the Park and the weekly farmers' market draw regional foot traffic.
Wilderness Park & Foothill Trails
Direct access to the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, the Wilderness Park trail system, and the Angeles National Forest network.
210 / Metro A Line Access
Direct 210 freeway access and a Monrovia A Line station make Pasadena and DTLA commutes workable without the SGV pricing premium.
Diverse Mid-Century Stock
Beyond the Craftsman core, strong ranch and split-level mid-century inventory — a wider variety of housing typologies than most SGV cities.
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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