Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera is a residential city in Los Angeles County situated in the San Gabriel Valley, characterized by single-family homes and modest apartment complexes. The community features tree-lined streets, local retail centers, and access to parks distributed throughout the area.

The city formed in 1958 when two former agricultural settlements called Pico and Rivera merged to create a single incorporated municipality. Before this merger, the area had been farmland for many decades before gradual urban development took hold.

The city is home to many Mexican-American families whose cultural traditions shape daily life in neighborhoods and local businesses. This heritage appears in residential architecture, community gathering spaces, and celebrations throughout the year.

The community offers nine public parks and recreational fields spread across different neighborhoods for outdoor activities and sports. Most amenities are accessible by car, and the city's flat terrain makes it easy to navigate residential streets.

A major Ford Motor Company assembly plant operated here from the late 1950s through the 1980s before shifting to aerospace manufacturing. This industrial past remains part of the community's identity, even though the factories have moved or closed.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: 1958

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Whittier Narrows, Downey, Santa Fe Springs, Montebello, Whittier

Website: http://ci.pico-rivera.ca.us

GPS coordinates: 33.98889,-118.08917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:51