Montrose California Map

About Montrose, California

Montrose is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Montrose is located at 34.2064°N, 118.2242°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91020.

Montrose unfolds with a gentle sweep, its landscape a study in muted ochres and sun-bleached greens where the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains begin to soften their ascent. It lies 4.6 miles north-east of Sepulveda, CA (from Sepulveda, CA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Hollywood. Here, the air carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, a blend of chaparral and distant eucalyptus, and the light at late afternoon often casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch like sleeping giants across the residential streets. Houses, many of them modest bungalows with terracotta roofs, are interspersed with pockets of more substantial residences, their gardens often a riot of bougainvillea and succulents that thrive in this semi-arid climate. The distinctive character of Montrose is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the rhythm of daily life seems to pulse to a steady, unpretentious beat, punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic on the larger arteries that skirt its edges. The history of Montrose is intertwined with the agricultural ambitions of early Southern California, an area once known for its citrus groves that have since given way to the expanding urban fabric. The local economy today is a mosaic, leaning heavily on retail and service industries that cater to its resident population, with a particular emphasis on small, independent businesses that lend Montrose its distinctive community feel. Montrose has also become a desirable bedroom community for those working in the greater Los Angeles area, its relative affordability and family-friendly atmosphere drawing a steady stream of new residents. The Verdugo Mountains, a prominent natural feature to the north, offer trails and vistas that speak to the enduring appeal of this land, a constant reminder of the wilder beauty that lies just beyond the manicured lawns and suburban streets.

About This Montrose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montrose, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.206394, -118.224241. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Montrose and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Montrose includes the ZIP code (91020), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Montrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.