Monrovia

Monrovia is one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most desirable foothill communities, known for its charming neighborhoods, historic character, strong housing demand, and long-term property value growth. With tightening inventory and active buyer competition, Monrovia continues to attract professionals, families, and long-term homeowners seeking lifestyle, accessibility, and suburban living within Southern California real estate.

Overview for Monrovia, CA

37,553 people live in Monrovia, where the median age is 38.3 and the average individual income is $47,622. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

37,553

Total Population

38.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$47,622

Average individual Income

🌴 Monrovia Real Estate & Community Guide

Monrovia is one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most established and desirable residential communities, known for its foothill setting, charming neighborhoods, historic character, and strong long-term property value growth. Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, Monrovia continues to attract buyers seeking a balance between suburban lifestyle living, accessibility, and long-term investment potential within Southern California real estate.

Monrovia real estate offers a wide variety of housing opportunities, including historic homes, updated traditional residences, hillside properties, luxury homes, move-up residences, and highly desirable family-oriented neighborhoods that appeal to professionals, families, investors, and long-term homeowners alike. Buyers are often drawn to Monrovia because of its community atmosphere, walkable Old Town district, and scenic foothill surroundings.

 

🏡 Living in Monrovia

One of Monrovia’s biggest attractions is its combination of residential charm, foothill surroundings, and lifestyle-driven community appeal.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🌲 San Gabriel Mountain foothills & hiking trails  
☕ Old Town Monrovia dining & entertainment  
🛍️ Local shopping & retail districts  
🌳 Parks & recreation areas  
🏡 Historic neighborhoods & hillside homes  
🚗 Convenient freeway access throughout Los Angeles County  
🌴 Family-oriented communities with long-term appeal  

Monrovia continues to attract buyers looking for a more suburban and community-focused environment while remaining connected to nearby employment centers and major Southern California destinations.

 

📈 Monrovia Housing Market

The Monrovia housing market remains competitive due to tightening inventory levels and continued buyer demand throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Current Monrovia market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $1.2M  
👀 Homes averaging approximately 4 showings before contract  
⏱️ Average time on market near 28 days  
📈 Homes selling for up to 101% of asking price  
📉 Housing inventory near 2.6 months of supply  

With inventory continuing to tighten and pricing strength holding throughout the market, well-positioned homes are still attracting motivated and qualified buyers throughout Monrovia.

 

🌟 Why Buyers Are Moving Fast in Monrovia

Buyers searching for homes for sale in Monrovia are often looking for:

✔️ Foothill lifestyle living  
✔️ Historic homes & charming neighborhoods  
✔️ Strong long-term property values  
✔️ Walkability & community atmosphere  
✔️ Family-oriented residential neighborhoods  
✔️ Investment & long-term ownership potential  
✔️ Limited inventory & active buyer demand  

Monrovia’s combination of location, lifestyle appeal, and neighborhood character continues to support strong housing demand across multiple price points.

 

📍 Monrovia Neighborhood Lifestyle

Monrovia offers a balance between foothill residential living and urban accessibility while remaining highly connected to surrounding employment and entertainment hubs throughout Los Angeles County. Buyers often appreciate the city’s mountain backdrop, historic charm, accessibility, and long-term neighborhood stability.

The city also provides convenient access to nearby communities including:

📍 Duarte  
📍 Arcadia  
📍 Pasadena  
📍 Sierra Madre  
📍 Glendora  
📍 Azusa  

This foothill location continues to make Monrovia especially attractive for professionals, families, investors, and long-term homeowners seeking suburban comfort without sacrificing accessibility and lifestyle quality.

 

🏠 Buying or Selling a Home in Monrovia

Whether you're searching for a historic residence, foothill property, family home, investment opportunity, or long-term ownership opportunity, Monrovia continues to stand out as one of the San Gabriel Valley’s strongest and most competitive housing markets.

With inventory remaining limited and buyer demand continuing to strengthen, strategic pricing, polished presentation, and targeted marketing have become increasingly important for sellers looking to maximize results in today’s market.

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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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Balance Mixed Martial Arts, Blue Ribbon Fitness, and Matthew Zavala.

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Active 1.9 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.94 miles 35 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.94 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.31 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.34 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.6 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

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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Demographics and Employment Data for Monrovia, CA

Monrovia has 14,019 households, with an average household size of 2.66. 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. 37,553 people call Monrovia home. The population density is 2,754.78 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

37,553

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.3

Median Age

48.28 / 51.72%

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2.66

Average Household Size

$47,622

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WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.