Montebello, CA Economic Overview
Montebello is a city in Los Angeles County, located in the southwestern area of the San Gabriel Valley. Considered part of the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles, Montebello is known for its accessibility via a multitude of freeways. The City is located nine miles east of the Los Angeles Civic Center and has access to the Santa Ana 5 Freeway to the south, the Pomona 60 Freeway to the north, and the San Gabriel River 605 Freeway to the east. The City has become a major center for the trucking and specialty vehicle industry and is commonly referred to as the “hub of the wheel,” serving bakeries, meat companies, consumer paper distributors, sales organizations, beer and soft drink distributors, warehouses, petroleum distributors, and lumber and building material suppliers in the area in the Valley. Montebello is home to approximately 64,000 people, living in an area of 8.2 square miles and hosts over 5,400 companies. The City boasts a balanced community with mainly light industry, residential areas, and bustling commercial centers.