Monterey Park, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Monterey Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,557 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7573.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.46% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,784 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Monterey Park declined by 2.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 59,915 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Monterey Park has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Monterey Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,834 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.38% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Monterey Park is about 21% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Monterey Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $859,482 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,821 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Monterey Park is about 39.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,821 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Monterey Park spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 238 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Monterey Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 238 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,377 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 39,978 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,580 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Monterey Park is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Monterey Park has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Monterey Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Monterey Park has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Monterey Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monterey Park, California.
What is the population of Monterey Park, California?
The population of Monterey Park, California is 58,557, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Monterey Park, California?
The population density of Monterey Park, California is 7573.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Monterey Park, California?
The median household income in Monterey Park, California is $76,834, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Monterey Park, California?
The median home price in Monterey Park, California is $859,482, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Monterey Park, California?
The unemployment rate in Monterey Park, California is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.