Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in El Monte, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.
Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving El Monte, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.
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El Monte Real Estate Market Intelligence
El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, offering affordable housing in a diverse, working-class community. The city provides practical living with good freeway access throughout the region.
Market Metric
Value
Median Home Price
$645,000
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
Median Household Income
$55,000
Population
115,000
Avg. Days on Market
42
Price per Sq Ft
$485
Average Home Size
1,350 sq ft
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Renter-Occupied
58.0%
Rent-to-Income Ratio
41.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Year-over-Year Change
+4.0%
Inventory Level
Low
Market Type
Seller's
History
Name means 'the mountain' in Spanish.
End of Santa Fe Trail historically.
Incorporated 1912.
Gay's Lion Farm attraction 1920s-40s.
Life in El Monte
El Monte has a diverse, working-class character with a significant Asian and Latino population. The community offers practical, affordable living for families working throughout the LA basin.
Buyer Profile
First-time buyers seeking affordability. Immigrant families establishing roots. Commuters throughout LA region. Working-class families.
Market Trends
Median around $600,000-700,000. 35-50 days on market. Steady SGV appreciation.
Local Insider Tip
The Santa Fe Trail End marker commemorates El Monte as the western terminus of the historic trail, a fact most residents don't know.
Why People Move to El Monte
Affordable SGV: Lower valley prices.
Freeway Access: I-10 and I-605.
Diverse Community: Multicultural character.
Regional Parks: Whittier Narrows nearby.
Index of 12 El Monte Neighborhoods Served
Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.
10+ years experience[1]10+ career transactions[2]0+ transactions last 12 mo[4]Range: $46K to $1.1M[4]
Why selected: Selected for his 5-star rating across 27 reviews and 9 years of consistent market expertise with Partner Real Estate. His professional approach emphasizes thorough analysis and personalized client service.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.
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