Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to El Monte, CA
$740,000Median listing price
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About El Monte
El Monte is a large San Gabriel Valley city of about 109,000, roughly 12 miles east of downtown LA. It is a community with relatively attainable prices, the San Gabriel Valley Airport, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area nearby and strong transit links via the El Monte Station busway hub.
Home prices in El Monte
The median listing price in El Monte is $740,000.
Top places in El Monte
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (nearby)
- El Monte Station transit center
- Arceo Park and Gibson Mariposa Park
- San Gabriel Valley Airport
- Valley Mall shopping corridor
Commuting from El Monte
- By car: About 12–15 miles east of downtown Los Angeles; roughly 25–40 minutes via I-10 in typical conditions.
- By train: El Monte Station is the western terminus of the Metro J Line (Silver) busway; ~30–40 minutes to downtown.
- By air: About 20–25 miles from LAX; roughly 30–45 minutes by car.
El Monte FAQs
- What is the housing market like in El Monte, CA?
The median listing price in El Monte is $740,000. Median sale price, last 12 months (flat YoY; median list $757,500) · Homes.com · 2026-09-25 - How is the commute from El Monte, CA?
By car: About 12–15 miles east of downtown Los Angeles; roughly 25–40 minutes via I-10 in typical conditions.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.