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Renter's guide to Pico Rivera, CA

Located in southeastern Los Angeles County in California, Pico Rivera borders the San Gabriel Valley and the Los Angeles basin.

In 2018, College Factual ranked Pico Rivera as one of the top U.S. cities for student athletes, particularly those who play men’s basketball. The city was part of the top 15% of 3,000 cities ranked.

The population of Pico Rivera is about 1.5 percent of Los Angeles’ population, and the city has around 18% of the population of nearby Anaheim. Pico Rivera is 11 miles away from the downtown area of Los Angeles, and 18 miles from Anaheim.

Pico Rivera has a steppe climate, which features short, hot, dry summers, and longer, cool, wet winters. Summer temperatures here average around 75ºF, although highs can reach 86ºF. Winter temperatures here average about 58ºF, though temperatures can dip to 45ºF. The average annual rainfall in Pico Rivera is about 15 inches, and this mostly falls in the winter months. Both wildfires and earthquakes can affect Pico Rivera.

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Things to do in Pico Rivera, CA

Visiting Smith Park is just one of the many fun things to do in Pico Rivera. The 16-acre park offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a snack bar, basketball courts, lighted sports fields, picnic areas, a skate park, a multi-purpose auditorium, playground equipment, and a meeting room.

One of the best attractions for kids is the Pico Rivera Historical Museum, which includes a collection of historical objects, photographs, and documents. The museum is located in a building that used to operate as a train depot, which was built in 1887. Guided tours are available by appointment.

Enjoying a round of golf at the Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course is a great activity for couples. Along with an executive nine-hole course, the facility also has practice areas with a covered driving range and two putting greens. The driving range and course are lighted, so you can golf until 10 p.m.

Pico Rivera Towne Center, Pico Rivera Marketplace, Pico Rivera Village Walk Lifestyle/Entertainment Center, Pico Crossings, Pico Rivera Plaza, and Crossroads Plaza are some of the best places for shopping.

Pico Rivera, CA employment & economy

Major industries in Pico Rivera include retail trade, manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, transportation/warehousing, utilities, and public administration. Many residents also commute to larger nearby cities for work.

Some of the top employers in Pico Rivera include Walmart, Cintas, Target, El Rancho Unified School District, Lowe’s, City of Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Bimbo Bakeries USA, BakeMark USA, and Southern California Material Handling.

Pico Rivera’s unemployment rate is about 4.2 percent, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 3.6 percent.

Education in Pico Rivera, CA

Most of the schools in Pico Rivera operate under the El Rancho Unified School District. Schools in the city include El Rancho High School, Rio Vista Elementary School, Rivera Middle School, North Ranchito Elementary School, Rivera Elementary School, Durfee Elementary School, and Ruben Salazar High School. Some areas of Pico Rivera are served by the Montebello Unified School District. There are also several private schools in the area.

A satellite campus of Rio Hondo College Educational Center is the main post-secondary option in the city. Other college and university options can be found in the nearby cities of Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Pasadena.