Monrovia, CA town hall & government
Monrovia spent $95.8 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $2,538 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Monrovia's government.
Where Monrovia's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 22%
- Sales taxes 16%
- Utility sales 14%
- Fees & charges 13%
- From the federal government 11%
- Other taxes & licenses 11%
- From the state 6%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Monrovia
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
El Monte Union High School District
Monrovia's high school district, shared with Arcadia, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Irwindale, Rosemead and San Gabriel. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from California districts overall: 36% local, 52% state, 11% federal
- Local 28%
- State 60%
- Federal 12%
Of the $23,420 per pupil, $12,556 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Monrovia: Monrovia Unified School District ($18,689 per pupil) · Duarte Unified School District ($20,064 per pupil) · Arcadia Unified School District ($17,761 per pupil).
Which schools Monrovia kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Monrovia pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Monrovia's government
Who represents Monrovia
Monrovia is represented in Congress by Senators Alex Padilla and Adam B. Schiff and Representatives Judy Chu and Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.. Gavin Newsom is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.