Monrovia

Monrovia is a foothill city in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley. It lies about 22 miles northeast of downtown LA (mean commute ~30 min), and as of 2025 had roughly 38,000 residents. Monrovia’s charming Old Town district (historic Main Street) offers shops, restaurants and seasonal community events. The city’s housing market is strong: as of late 2026 the median home price is about $1.05 million (up ~9% year-over-year), with most homes selling in roughly 50 days. Transit access is good via the I-210 freeway and the Metro Gold Line (A Line) stop in Old Town Monrovia, linking residents directly to Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles. The Monrovia area also has parks and trails (Monrovia Canyon Park, foothill vistas) and highly regarded schools. Popular destinations include the city arboretum and nearby Santa Anita Racetrack (Arcadia) and shopping at nearby Huntington Oaks Center.

Location: San Gabriel foothills, LA County (pop. ~38K).
Commute: I-210 east-west, Gold Line train (Old Town station) to LA (~30 min to downtown).
Neighborhoods: Historic Old Town Monrovia (shops, eateries); family-friendly residential areas.
Housing: Median home ≈ $1.05 M (Sep 2026), market up 8.8% YoY; homes ~53 days on market.
Recreation: Monrovia Canyon Park trails and falls, community parks, proximity to racetracks and golf.

Highly Rated Restaurants in Monrovia

Assorted stuffed pastries, some cut open to show meat and greens, on a blue patterned plate.

Lord Empanada

Argentinian · Handmade empanadas & chimichurri

Grilled chicken and rice platter with pita, yogurt sauce, and grilled vegetables.

The Diplomat Eatery and Tavern

Mediterranean · Kebabs, falafel

Assorted sushi and sashimi arranged in a white wooden box on a dark table.

Fillet Sushi

Japanese · Nigiri, sashimi & omakase

A spread of breakfast dishes, including berry-topped pancakes, eggs, coffee, and orange juice.

Cafe de Olla

Mexican · Breakfast & chilaquiles

Japanese meal with assorted sushi, tempura, and noodle dishes arranged on a wooden table.

Mikomi Sushi

Japanese · Sushi rolls & Japanese favorites

Around Monrovia, CA

There's plenty to do around Monrovia, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Monrovia, CA

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Monrovia has 14,181 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Monrovia do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 37,571 people call Monrovia home. The population density is 2,756 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Schools in Monrovia, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Monrovia. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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