Downtown El Monte, El Monte, CA
Downtown El Monte at a Glance
Downtown El Monte is ranked #4 of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). It ranks 5th of 6 in El Monte for safety. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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Downtown El Monte keeps the city's history and its daily errands inside the same few blocks. The El Monte Historical Museum and the city library share Tyler Avenue, the pedestrian stretch of Main Street and Valley Mall runs a short walk away, and the town still leans on its old claim as the place where the Santa Fe Trail ended. Homes downtown are an eclectic mix. Much of what stands here went up in the decades after World War II, when tract houses replaced the walnut groves the town was once known for, and street patterns change from one block to the next. Tony Arceo Memorial Park on Tyler Avenue is the green space most people use, next door to the El Monte Community Center, and the El Monte Aquatic Center sits on Mildred Street. Peck Road carries a lot of the eating. Havana Club serves Cuban plates like arroz con pollo and oxtail in a wood-paneled dining room, and Tierra Mia Coffee runs a drive-thru known for horchata lattes and Mexican chocolate drinks. Over on Garvey Avenue, 7 Leaves Cafe is the usual stop for Vietnamese-style house coffee. Groceries mostly happen at Northgate Gonzalez Market on Peck Road or Food 4 Less on Garvey. El Monte station, on Santa Anita beside the freeway, is the eastern end of the Metro J Line and a stop for Foothill Transit's Silver Streak, so a bus commute toward downtown Los Angeles starts close to home. Living in Downtown El Monte puts the town museum, the library, a plate of Cuban oxtail and a regional bus terminal all within a mile or so of the front door.
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Downtown El Monte Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools Serving Downtown El Monte
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Durfee Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Legore Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| New Lexington Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Baker Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Willard F. Payne Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Arroyo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Monte High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mountain View High | High | 9-12 | |
| South El Monte High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Downtown El Monte a good place to live?
Downtown El Monte ranks 4th of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Is Downtown El Monte safe?
Downtown El Monte, El Monte scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte.
Which schools serve Downtown El Monte?
Schools serving Downtown El Monte, El Monte include Columbia Elementary (2.7/5), Durfee Elementary (3.5/5), Legore Elementary (3.3/5), New Lexington Elementary (3.3/5) and Baker Elementary (2.0/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Downtown El Monte?
Downtown El Monte, El Monte receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 6 in El Monte. Summer days run 63° to 87°F and winter days 47° to 69°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is Downtown El Monte walkable to shops and restaurants?
Downtown El Monte, El Monte scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 2nd of 6 in El Monte.
What is Downtown El Monte known for?
Downtown El Monte, El Monte is associated with Valley Mall, El Monte Station and Historical Museum. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5).
How does Downtown El Monte compare to other El Monte neighborhoods?
Downtown El Monte ranks 4th of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte. It ranks 5th of 6 in El Monte for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in El Monte are River East and Norwood Cherrylee.
What are the downsides of living in Downtown El Monte?
Downtown El Monte, El Monte scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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