What are the schools like in Montebello, CA?

Montebello is served primarily by Montebello Unified. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.

What is the median household income in Montebello?

The median household income in Montebello, CA is $72,317 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Montebello, CA?

Montebello has an average high temperature of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Montebello, CA affordable or expensive?

Montebello's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Montebello is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $628,400 and the median rent is $1,701 per month.

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

Montebello has a violent crime rate of 494.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2613.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Montebello, CA a Good Place to Live?

Montebello is a mid-sized city of 62,056 in California, with a median household income of $72,317 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Montebello's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Montebello 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

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

Metric	Montebello, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$628,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,701	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,317	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Montebello's violent crime rate is 494.7 per 100,000 residents — 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

494.7 /100k

Property Crime

2613.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Montebello is served primarily by Montebello Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Montebello, CA	National Avg
School District	Montebello Unified	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Montebello sees average highs of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 15.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Montebello, CA
Average High — January	68.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	15.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Montebello, CA	National Avg
Population	62,056	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50.3%	18.9%
Asian	13.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pico Rivera, CA 2 mi South San Gabriel, CA 2 mi Monterey Park, CA 3 mi Commerce, CA 3 mi East Los Angeles, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Montebello

Montebello, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90640

Montebello vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montebello, CA affordable or expensive?

Montebello's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Montebello roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $628,400 and median rent is $1,701/month.

What is the crime rate in Montebello, CA?

Montebello's violent crime rate is 494.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2613.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Montebello?

Public schools in Montebello are operated by Montebello Unified. The district has 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Montebello, CA a good place to live?

Montebello, CA has a population of 62,056, a median household income of $72,317, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Montebello?

Montebello averages 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Montebello?

Montebello, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90640.

What is the population of Montebello?

The population of Montebello, California is 62,056 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Montebello?

Key numbers for living in Montebello: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $628,400, median household income $72,317, crime index 128 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montebello side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.