33) MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA
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Monterey Park is a hillside suburban city in Los Angeles County, California. The city’s motto is “Pride in the past, Faith in the future.” Monterey Park is home to the Garvey Ranch Observatory, located in Garvey Ranch Park, which is operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society (LAAS). It adjoins a historical museum, a classroom, and a workshop. The observatory houses an 8-inch (200 mm) refractor, a telescope making workshop, and a library containing over 1000 books. The grounds are open to the public for free astronomical observation on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, hosted by LAAS members.
Population: 62,630
Average commute time: 27 minutes
Median household income: $57,419
