Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to South El Monte, CA
$835KMedian listing price
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About South El Monte
South El Monte is a city of about 20,500 people in the San Gabriel Valley, incorporated in 1958 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in South El Monte
The median listing price in South El Monte is $835K.
Top places in South El Monte
- New Temple Park (baseball diamond, playground, basketball courts).
- Shiveley Park (soccer fields, lighted baseball/softball diamonds).
- Mary Van Dyke Park.
- Lashbrook Park.
- South El Monte Community Center and Mini Center.
- Garvey Avenue shops and restaurants.
- Nearby: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (adjacent, with Legg Lake and trails).
- Nearby: San Gabriel River Trail.
Commuting from South El Monte
- Freeways: I-10 (San Bernardino) to the north; SR-60 (Pomona) to the south.
- Transit: Metro buses; the Metro J Line (Silver) busway terminus is in nearby El Monte (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~20–30 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~10 miles).
South El Monte FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South El Monte, CA?
The median listing price in South El Monte is $835K. - How is the commute from South El Monte, CA?
Freeways: I-10 (San Bernardino) to the north; SR-60 (Pomona) to the south.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.