About South El Monte
South El Monte, CA is a close-knit town located in southeastern California with an estimated population of 19,121.
South El Monte holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.84 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,733 residents per square mile.
📰 South El Monte News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South El Monte Unique
- The only place in America named South El Monte — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,121.
- Easy reach of El Monte (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in South El Monte
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South El Monte
- Daikokuya — japanese
- El Rancho Resturant — mexican
- Fuego Fries — peruvian
- Kim Hoa Hue — vietnamese
- Mr. Pizza and Pasta
- Tasty Choice
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- American Military Musuem · Museum
- M3 Lee · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South El Monte
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South El Monte
- Dean L. Shively
- New Temple
- South El Monte High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Greater El Monte Community Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating)
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.