Monterey Park, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 62,581 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Monterey Park is located in the San Gabriel Valley.
Cultural Attractions
The city's authentic Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete with Folklorico dancers, mariachis, and other traditional Mexican entertainment.
Recreation
The city offers 14 parks for hiking and outdoor sports.
Historical
The Jardin del Encanto was built during the 1920s real-estate boom in Monterey Park and was the focal point of a community constructed to rival Bel-Air; it still stands today as one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Economy
The auto sales, banking, medical, and educational industries compose the area's leading businesses.
| Population [details] | 62,581 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1396.84 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 29.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 54.7 °F/35.03 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 79.77 °F/50.6 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 33.78 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 22 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (11.94 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (16.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Sporting events, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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