Snapshot
Population
19,287
US Census ACS, 2024 / FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Median home price
$764,494
Redfin, 2026-08
Median rent
$1,752/mo
US Census ACS, 2024
Crime / 1k
37
FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Market
Price / sq ft
$510
Redfin, 2026-08
Months of supply
2
Redfin, 2026-08
Median days on market
54
Redfin, 2026-08
Renter-occupied
49.5%
US Census ACS, 2024
Median household income
$72,990
US Census ACS, 2024
Housing units
5,292
US Census ACS, 2024
Developments
No tracked developments for South El Monte yet.
What you can build here — ADU
Typical SFR: 1 ADU + 1 JADU. Height 16 ft detached. State fee exemptions apply. 60-day ministerial clock.
Chapter 17.12. Last verified 2026-08-18. Not legal advice — confirm current requirements with South El Monte's planning department. See the statewide ADU floor every city sits on top of.
What you can build here — zoning standards
| Zone(s) | Density | Height | Setbacks F / S / R | Lot coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | R-1 (5,000 sf) | — | 2 stories / 28 ft | 20' / 5' (street 10') / 15' | 52% |
| Duplex | R-2 | — | 3 stories / 30 ft | 15' / 5' (street 10') / 15' | 61% |
| Townhome | R-2 / R-3 | — | 3 stories / 30–35 ft | — / — / — | — |
| Multifamily | R-3 / C-R | *not sourced* | *not sourced* | — | — |
Parking · Per §17.05; open space for multi-dwellings.
Overlays to check · SB 9 lot-split eligible · Density Bonus Law applicable · Mixed-use (C-R) overlay
Base zoning — always check for a project-specific overlay or density-bonus increase. Not legal advice. South El Monte Municipal Code Ch 17.05/17.07 (eCode360). Last verified 2026-08-23. Full zoning code
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