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Moving to Monterey Park, CA
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About Monterey Park
Monterey Park is a close-in western San Gabriel Valley city of about 58,000 people (2024 estimate), 7 miles east of downtown Los Angeles (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Housing is mostly mid-century single-family homes on small lots plus older apartment stock and newer condos around Atlantic Times Square. Money magazine ranked it America's #3 Best Place to Live in 2017.
Home prices in Monterey Park
The median listing price in Monterey Park is $890K.
Top places in Monterey Park
- Atlantic Times Square — mixed-use complex with multiplex theater, shops, restaurants, and condos.
- Monterey Park Marketplace — the city's largest shopping center (45 acres along the 60 Freeway).
- Heritage Falls Park — site of the 1930 "Jardin del Encanto" cascades, a city landmark.
- Garvey Ranch Park — hilltop park with the historic Garvey Ranch observatory nearby.
- Barnes Park — large community park with sports fields and the city's recreation programs.
- East Los Angeles College — community college campus within city limits.
- Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library — main public library.
- Atlantic Boulevard corridor — the commercial spine with acclaimed Chinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese restaurants.
Commuting from Monterey Park
- Freeways: Served by I-710 (Long Beach), I-10 (San Bernardino), and SR-60 (Pomona) — all three border or cross the city (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Rail: Metro E Line light rail stops at Atlantic station, just south of the city limits (East LA) — direct ride to downtown LA approximately 20–25 minutes (approximate).
- Bus: Metro J Line bus rapid transit stops at Cal State LA station just northwest of the city; city-run Spirit buses and Montebello Bus Lines serve local routes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~15–30 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Monterey Park FAQs
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The median listing price in Monterey Park is $890K. Median listed price for homes (July 2026) · Movoto · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Monterey Park, CA?
Freeways: Served by I-710 (Long Beach), I-10 (San Bernardino), and SR-60 (Pomona) — all three border or cross the city (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.