El Monte, CA Rankings

El Monte, CA is ranked in the top 10% of cities in the United States for its livability index. According to bestplaces.net, El Monte has an overall livability score of 78 out of 100, which is considered very high and ranks it higher than 86% of all other U.S. cities. El Monte also ranks highly for several quality of life metrics including education, amenities, cost of living, diversity and crime rates. The city has a low unemployment rate and access to plenty of job opportunities within the local economy, which further boosts its ranking on the Best Places list. Additionally, El Monte benefits from its close proximity to Los Angeles and other major metropolitan centers throughout Southern California, making it an ideal location for commuters seeking more affordable options while still having access to city amenities.

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