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About Monrovia
Monrovia is a foothill city along Route 66 at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, home to about 37,931 residents at the 2020 census (per Census QuickFacts, read September 24, 2026). Its Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle Avenue — marked by the "Old Town Monrovia" arch (shown below) — is a preserved historic downtown with shops, the Krikorian Premiere Theatres, and a weekly Friday night street fair. The city markets itself as the "Gem of the Foothills."
Home prices in Monrovia
Home prices in Monrovia vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Monrovia
- Old Town Monrovia and the Myrtle Avenue arch (shown below).
- Monrovia Canyon Park — foothill hiking and waterfalls.
- The Aztec Hotel — historic Route 66 landmark.
- The Monrovia Public Library.
Commuting from Monrovia
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 20 miles): ~25–40 minutes off-peak via I-210 west to SR-134/CA-110 south; peak-hour commutes run 45–80 minutes.
- Metro: the A Line (Gold) serves Monrovia station in Old Town, connecting to downtown LA (~40 minutes).
Monrovia FAQs
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Home prices in Monrovia vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Monrovia, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 20 miles): ~25–40 minutes off-peak via I-210 west to SR-134/CA-110 south; peak-hour commutes run 45–80 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.