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What are the crime rate and median income in Montebello, CA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Montebello, close to the rate across California (4.3). Median household income is $79,971 and the median home value is $697,900. Population: about 61,045 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Montebello?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Montebello at 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (248 in all). For comparison, that is close to the California rate (4.3) and 26% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 5 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,243 (20.7 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.9 per 1,000, about 3.0 times the national rate. Compared with 2022, when 328 were reported, the count is down 24%.
| Offense (2025) | Montebello count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 248 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 8 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 53 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 182 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,243 | 20.7 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 113 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 772 | 12.8 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 358 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Montebello changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 328 | 1,741 | 2 |
| 2023 | 317 | 1,948 | 5 |
| 2024 | 295 | 1,553 | 2 |
| 2025 | 248 | 1,243 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Montebello Police Department's own reports.
How does Montebello compare with California?
Households in Montebello have a median income of $79,971 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $697,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,827 a month. About 61,045 people live on 8 square miles of land, roughly 7,330 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Montebello | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,045 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $79,971 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $697,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,827 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 45.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Montebello?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Montebello?
No highway work zones were listed in Montebello city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Montebello?
Inside the city limits there are 13 public schools (2024-25) and 4 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Pío Pico State Historic Park, Rio de Los Angeles State Park and Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Montebello
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Montebello city limits. On the ATF list: So Ca Firearms Academy (Montebello).
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the Montebello city limits: Garfield Liquor (Montebello), Good Luck Liquor + Mini Mart (Montebello), Happy Liquor (Montebello), Johny's Liquor (Montebello), K Liquor (Montebello), Mike's Liquor (Montebello), Party Time Liquor House (Montebello), Sams Liquor (Montebello) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Montebello city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Montebello?
In 2025, Montebello had 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (248 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 20.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Montebello?
$79,971 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Montebello?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $697,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Montebello?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Pico Rivera, CA (2 mi) · Monterey Park, CA (3 mi) · East Los Angeles, CA (3 mi) · Rosemead, CA (4 mi) · Alhambra, CA (5 mi) · Downey, CA (5 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Los Angeles County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Montebello city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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