Montebello, CA is considered one of several gateway cities to the Los Angeles area. Pegged above the junction of Interstate 5 and Interstate 605, it lies just 9 miles west of downtown LA. Thanks to some great community rebuilding initiatives,now is definitely the time to find low prices on new homes. Montebello is key a place to consider if you’re trying to find a new home community that’s not too far from the big city.

As of the 2010 US Census, Montebello is home to 62,500 residents. The average price among all housing units across the city was $513, 488, which is much lower than other communities throughout the county. In 2012, the median household income was estimated at $47, 667, which seems to coincide with the median age of the overall population – 34.7 years old. Not only is it a prime gateway city, but Montebello also offers a strong sense of development with several major restructuring and revitalization projects underway. Furthermore, the Crime Prevention Bureau is going to great lengths to make this suburb a family-friendly environment. Montebello boasts 18 elementary schools as well as a new $30 million applied technical education center. Now also one of Southern California’s major golf communities, Montebello has something for everyone.

Montebello has become one of the most forward-thinking cities in the LA area, and it continues to attract investors, families, and young professionals alike.