El Monte, CA located in Los Angeles County, is home to about 114,300 residents. Those living here have an average household income of about $41,800 and have a commute time of about 29 minutes. El Monte is only 14 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is located near two major freeways: Interstates 605 and 10 - which make getting anywhere you need to go convenient. El Monte is the ninth largest city in Los Angeles County and offers those living in El Monte apartments for rent a surrounding diverse community.

El Monte offers residents a large array of employment opportunities. The city is home to Longo Toyota - one of the top auto dealers in the United States in terms of both sales and volume. The major retail employers in El Monte include businesses like the Home Depot, Sam's Club, and Sears Essentials. The top industries in the area are Von's Distribution Warehouse, Wells Fargo Operations Center and regional offices for East West and Cathay Banks.

Apartments near El Monte are also located close to opportunities for higher education, whether you're a first-time student or are looking to return. Some of these colleges include the Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, Rio Hondo College, the California Institute of Technology and Pasadena City College.

El Monte offers residents a wide variety of activities. Tac City Airsoft, located in nearby South El Monte makes for a unique and fun afternoon with their 60,000 square foot indoor airsoft game. Play among friends or organize a group party on the airsoft field. The friendly staff assures guests that the experience will be safe, clean and tons of fun!

If you're looking to sit back and relax, IRIS by Cirque Du Soleil is just a few miles away in Los Angeles. Watch a whole other world unfold right before your eyes while taking in the breathtaking acrobatics, costumes, production set and exceptional sound.

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