Northwest El Monte, El Monte, CA
Northwest El Monte at a Glance
Northwest El Monte is ranked #2 of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and schools (3.5/5, 1st of 6 in El Monte). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
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Northwest El Monte takes in Arden Village, a pocket of small 1950s houses near the Rio Hondo, along with the western run of Valley Boulevard, where Chinese, Vietnamese and Mexican kitchens share the same strip malls. It is the corner of El Monte where a quiet residential grid and a busy restaurant corridor sit side by side. Housing in Arden Village is the classic postwar kind, with small uniform lots and single-story houses that grew out of what was once an agricultural labor area. The blocks around Gibson Road are similar in scale, with older industrial buildings nearby, so some streets back onto workshops and warehouses rather than more homes. Gibson Mariposa Park on Gibson Road is the neighborhood's gathering spot and has a good origin story. Apple Jack's Coffee Shop is the old-fashioned breakfast diner, the kind of place with homestyle plates and a server who keeps topping off your cup. Daily errands mean a short drive. Baldwin Market covers quick stops, the DMV office sits on Arden Drive, and bigger grocery runs usually head east to Superior Grocers on Valley Boulevard in Downtown El Monte. The San Gabriel Valley Airport is close by in Mountain View, and Santa Anita Avenue and the 10 are the usual routes out. What stands out in Northwest El Monte is how quickly the setting changes, from a butterfly-themed park and small ranch houses to a crowded dumpling-and-pho corridor within a couple of blocks.
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Northwest El Monte Amenities
Near good merchants4.6
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools Serving Northwest El Monte
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirpser Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Gidley Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Encinita Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Savannah Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Muscatel Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| El Monte High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemead High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Is Northwest El Monte a good place to live?
Northwest El Monte ranks 2nd of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
Is Northwest El Monte safe?
Northwest El Monte, El Monte scores 2.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte.
Which schools serve Northwest El Monte?
Schools serving Northwest El Monte, El Monte include Shirpser Elementary (2.7/5), Gidley Elementary (3.5/5), Encinita Elementary (3.0/5), Savannah Elementary (2.9/5) and Muscatel Middle (4.1/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Northwest El Monte?
Northwest El Monte, El Monte receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of El Monte's 6 neighborhoods. Summer days run 63° to 86°F and winter days 47° to 69°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is Northwest El Monte walkable to shops and restaurants?
Northwest El Monte, El Monte scores 4.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 3rd of 6 in El Monte.
What is Northwest El Monte known for?
Northwest El Monte, El Monte is associated with Arden Village, Gibson Mariposa Park and Valley Boulevard Dining. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.6/5).
How does Northwest El Monte compare to other El Monte neighborhoods?
Northwest El Monte ranks 2nd of 6 neighborhoods in El Monte. It ranks 1st of 6 in El Monte for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in El Monte are Park El Monte and Downtown El Monte.
What are the downsides of living in Northwest El Monte?
Northwest El Monte, El Monte scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
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