What are the schools like in Monrovia, CA?

Monrovia is served primarily by Monrovia Unified. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.

What is the median household income in Monrovia?

The median household income in Monrovia, CA is $93,827 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Monrovia, CA?

Monrovia has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches.

Monrovia, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Monrovia, CA affordable or expensive?

Monrovia's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Monrovia is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $843,600 and the median rent is $1,956 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Monrovia, CA?

Monrovia has a violent crime rate of 316.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2296.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Monrovia, CA a Good Place to Live?

Monrovia is a small city of 37,656 in California, with a median household income of $93,827 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Monrovia stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Monrovia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Monrovia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Monrovia's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Monrovia costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Monrovia, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$843,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,956	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,827	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Monrovia's violent crime rate is 316.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

316.2 /100k

Property Crime

2296.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Monrovia is served primarily by Monrovia Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monrovia, CA	National Avg
School District	Monrovia Unified	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monrovia sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Monrovia, CA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	22.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Monrovia, CA	National Avg
Population	37,656	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.1%	18.9%
Asian	15.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bradbury, CA 1 mi Duarte, CA 2 mi South Monrovia Island, CA 3 mi Mayflower Village, CA 4 mi Arcadia, CA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Monrovia

Monrovia, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91016

Monrovia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monrovia, CA affordable or expensive?

Monrovia's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Monrovia roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $843,600 and median rent is $1,956/month.

What is the crime rate in Monrovia, CA?

Monrovia's violent crime rate is 316.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2296.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monrovia?

Public schools in Monrovia are operated by Monrovia Unified. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monrovia, CA a good place to live?

Monrovia, CA has a population of 37,656, a median household income of $93,827, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Monrovia?

Monrovia averages 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monrovia?

Monrovia, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91016.

What is the population of Monrovia?

The population of Monrovia, California is 37,656 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monrovia?

Key numbers for living in Monrovia: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $843,600, median household income $93,827, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monrovia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.