There are 20 independent living communities serving El Monte, California. This includes 6 communities in El Monte and 14 nearby. The mean cost / day for independent living in California is approximately $69, with costs ranging between $18 and $165 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,062, with costs ranging from around $542 up to $4,950. The mean annual cost is $24,750, which is higher than the US average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in El Monte range between $557 per month and $4,675 per month. The average cost is approximately $2,090 per month, or about $25,080 yearly.
El Monte is a medium-sized city in California. It is located in Los Angeles County and is included in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 7,287,303 residents, there are 90,977 residing within the city. The senior community constitutes around 19% of the total population.
El Monte has a medium SeniorScore™ of 63. The city's mean household income is $43,000 ($15,000 per capita), versus the average of $52,000 for the whole of California. The mean home price in El Monte is $258,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $451,500. El Monte also has a high unemployment rate of around 11.78%.
El Monte has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, El Monte has a moderate crime rate, very poor air quality ratings, and poor water quality ratings.