Living in San Gabriel, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Gabriel · Census data 2020–2024
San Gabriel has 38,392 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $90,488 (9% lower than the California median), the median home value is $945,700, the median rent is $1,915/month.
San Gabriel at a glance
- Population
- 38,392
- Median age
- 45.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $90,488State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $945,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,915/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is San Gabriel a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the California median; home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in San Gabriel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Gabriel the median home value is $945,700, 184% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,915 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,994 a month in housing costs.
San Gabriel median household income
The median household income in San Gabriel is $90,488 and the income per person is $39,328. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Gabriel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,818
- Owner-occupied
- 50.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.6%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.00
San Gabriel demographics
- Population
- 38,392
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 12,612
- Foreign-born
- 51.3%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Gabriel ›
Education in San Gabriel
35.6% of adults 25 and older in San Gabriel have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Gabriel
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
San Gabriel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| Rosemead | 50,013 | $73,566 | $807,200 | $1,834 |
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Alhambra | 81,022 | $88,024 | $857,800 | $1,939 |
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| South San Gabriel | 7,923 | $76,806 | $690,400 | $2,148 |
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What is the median household income in San Gabriel, CA?
The median household income in San Gabriel is $90,488, 9% lower 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 Gabriel?
The median home value in San Gabriel is $945,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Gabriel?
The median gross rent in San Gabriel is $1,915 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is San Gabriel, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the California median; home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in San Gabriel?
The median age in San Gabriel is 45.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Gabriel?
The average commute to work in San Gabriel is 28 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Gabriel?
The unemployment rate in San Gabriel is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Gabriel?
35.6% of adults in San Gabriel 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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