Living in San Dimas, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Dimas · Census data 2020–2024
San Dimas has 33,789 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $105,321 (6% higher than the California median), the median home value is $801,800, the median rent is $2,278/month.
San Dimas at a glance
- Population
- 33,789
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,321State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $801,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,278/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is San Dimas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in San Dimas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Dimas the median home value is $801,800, 141% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,278 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,181 a month in housing costs.
San Dimas median household income
The median household income in San Dimas is $105,321 and the income per person is $51,207. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Dimas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,370
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.75
San Dimas demographics
- Population
- 33,789
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 12,071
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Dimas ›
Education in San Dimas
40.4% of adults 25 and older in San Dimas have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Dimas
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
San Dimas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Dimas | 33,789 | $105,321 | $801,800 | $2,278 |
| La Verne | 30,600 | $103,761 | $817,000 | $2,315 |
| Charter Oak | 9,442 | $88,393 | $606,200 | $1,900 |
| Glendora | 50,926 | $113,569 | $862,700 | $2,254 |
| Pomona | 147,943 | $79,479 | $593,800 | $1,810 |
| Covina | 49,888 | $98,671 | $718,900 | $1,931 |
| Citrus | 10,904 | $103,465 | $632,000 | $2,344 |
| Claremont | 36,595 | $125,647 | $897,000 | $2,237 |
| Walnut | 27,611 | $129,449 | $1,014,000 | $3,202 |
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What is the median household income in San Dimas, CA?
The median household income in San Dimas is $105,321, 6% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in San Dimas?
The median home value in San Dimas is $801,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Dimas?
The median gross rent in San Dimas is $2,278 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is San Dimas, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in San Dimas?
The median age in San Dimas is 43.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Dimas?
The average commute to work in San Dimas is 32 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Dimas?
The unemployment rate in San Dimas is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Dimas?
40.4% of adults in San Dimas have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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