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Eastern LA County residential gem — Montebello Hills, easy 60/5 freeway access, Eastside move specialist.
Moving in Montebello: what we handle for you
Montebello sits just east of the LA city limits in the San Gabriel Valley foothills, with the Montebello Hills providing elevated residential areas with views and the flatlands to the south offering more typical suburban housing. The city has a long-established Latino community and excellent freeway access: the 60 and the 5 intersect near the city's center.
The hills neighborhoods require the same considerations as other hillside communities: truck access confirmation for steeper streets, shuttle arrangements for driveways that won't take a full-size moving truck, and extra care on grades. The flatlands are standard and efficient.
Montebello is a natural move destination for Eastside LA families upgrading from smaller East LA or Boyle Heights apartments into Montebello single-family homes — a very common trajectory we see regularly.
Montebello by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Montebello (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 61,045 |
| Homes owned / rented | 45.9% / 54.1% |
| Housing type | 56.6% single-family · 14.2% in 2–4 unit buildings · 27.9% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1963 |
| Median home value | $697,900 |
| Median rent paid | $1,827 a month, utilities included |
| Moved in the past year | 6.2% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 55.9% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
The housing is mixed — 56.6% single-family houses and 27.9% of homes in buildings with five or more units — so we confirm stairs, elevators and parking at both addresses when we quote. Se habla español: 55.9% of residents speak Spanish at home, and so do most of our crews.
Services available in Montebello
Montebello moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move in Montebello?
A 1-bedroom in Montebello runs $330–$440 with Best Movers LA (2 movers at $88/hr) and a 2-bedroom $576–$832 with 3 movers. Hill addresses are quoted after we confirm access. Best Movers LA confirms the figure in writing before the date is held.
Can Best Movers LA's truck reach Montebello Hills addresses?
Best Movers LA crews confirm access before dispatch. Some steep driveways require a shuttle truck — quoted in advance, not on move day.
Does Best Movers LA offer bilingual service in Montebello?
Yes — Spanish-language quotes and bilingual crews available.
Access, parking and permits in Montebello
LADOT has no authority over the curb in Montebello: truck reservations are issued by the City of Montebello itself, with its own fee and lead time, and we check both against your move date.
Montebello sits about 10 road miles east of Downtown LA, but the crew’s trip to you never appears on the bill: California’s double drive time rule charges only the leg between your two addresses, counted twice. At $88/hr for two movers, our most common runs from Montebello add:
| From Montebello to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Rivera | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Monterey Park | 4 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Whittier | 7 mi · about 14 min | 28 min | $41 |
| Hollywood | 17 mi · about 34 min | 68 min | $100 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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