Monterey Park

Household income

$81,8552024

Home value

$863,0002024

Unemployment

4.6%2026

Violent crime

3202023

Work from home

17.6%2024

Los Angeles County — Nov 10, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Domestic Violence

Supervisors Horvath and Solis seek new funding and coordinated County plan for gender‑based violence services

A motion would add Gender‑Based Violence as a Board priority, request several report‑backs and funding proposals including $2 million ongoing for Self‑Help Legal Access Centers, $1.25 million one‑time for a centralized DV/IPV hotline, and $3 million ongoing for courthouse clinics; it also authorizes a sole‑source contract up to $462,300. The Board is scheduled to consider the motion Nov. 10, 2026.

Arts and Culture director asked to sign sole‑source $59,000 contract with Austin Scott for Altadena utility‑box artwork

Supervisor Mitchell urges framework to identify and publicly report deputy gangs within LASD

Board asked to authorize remediation and gratis transfer of four East L.A. parcels to CultivaLA for a community garden

Barger asks state partnership, committee and funding plan to address Castaic Lake infrastructure needs

Parks And Recreation

Avocado Heights Park drainage project seeks $1.32 million from parks tipping‑fee funds

Community Culture

Youth lion dance troupe performs; group to offer free classes at Garvey Ranch Park

Police Community Relations

Resident says police removal left her homeless; council pledges staff follow‑up

Nov 17 · UpcomingMonterey ParkCommission on Aging Regular Meeting Nov 17 · UpcomingMonterey ParkLibrary Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Nov 17 · UpcomingLos AngelesRegular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors Nov 18 · UpcomingMonterey ParkCity Council Regular Meeting

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What stands out in Monterey Park

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Monterey Park with communities in California or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2022, Monterey Park was more favorable than communities in California on adults who binge drink.

100th percentile · 2022 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Council approves introduction of ordinance allowing limited water‑bill adjustments for customers with verified leaks

Monterey Park police outline e‑bike safety campaign, urge helmets and education

Council receives Downtown BID annual report and approves 2027 budget at existing service level

Council awards design contract for park trail and connectivity at Garvey Ranch Park