The Town FilesMonrovia, California
City in Los Angeles County · population 37,931 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $909,400
- Household income
- $96,021
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 38.3
Monrovia is a city of 37,931 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $909,400, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks hipper than 96% of California towns, more walkable than 93% of California towns, better for young professionals than 89% of California towns.
How Monrovia ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Monrovia is worth $909,400, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 9.5 times the median household income of $96,021, which is more affordable than 12% of California towns. Median rent is $2,114 a month. 46.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Monrovia | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $909,400 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,114 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $96,021 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.5× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Monrovia
| People | Monrovia | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 93.3% |
Weather in Monrovia
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 38.1°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monrovia since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 29, 1982 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 16, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on October 17, 2005.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Monrovia itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Monrovia
11 public schools with 4,934 students, about 22.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | 9-12 | 1,479 | 23.5 |
| Clifton Middle | 6-8 | 587 | 23.5 |
| Plymouth Elementary | K-5 | 532 | 23.1 |
| Mayflower Elementary | K-5 | 524 | 21.8 |
| Monroe Elementary | K-5 | 451 | 22.6 |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | 6-8 | 445 | 23.4 |
| Wild Rose School of Creative | K-5 | 437 | 20.8 |
| Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy | K-5 | 388 | 21.6 |
| Mountain Park | K-12 | 49 | 9.8 |
| Canyon Oaks High | 9-12 | 42 | 8.4 |
| Canyon Early Learning Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near Monrovia
- Duarte, CA2.0 mi · 21,727 people · home $779,400
- South Monrovia Island, CA2.9 mi · 6,515 people · home $680,900
- Mayflower Village, CA3.6 mi · 5,402 people · home $889,200
- Arcadia, CA3.7 mi · 56,681 people · home $1,441,800
- Sierra Madre, CA3.8 mi · 11,268 people · home $1,226,800
- Azusa, CA4.5 mi · 50,000 people · home $641,400
- North El Monte, CA4.8 mi · 3,730 people · home $863,400
- East Pasadena, CA5.6 mi · 6,021 people · home $1,069,200
Monrovia questions
Is Monrovia, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Monrovia scores better for retirees than 35% of California towns and quieter than 15%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Monrovia?
The median owner-occupied home in Monrovia is valued at $909,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,021, so homes cost about 9.5 times income. Median rent is $2,114 a month.
What is the weather like in Monrovia?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 38.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Monrovia get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monrovia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 29, 1982. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)