Living in San Marino, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Marino · Census data 2020–2024
San Marino has 12,216 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $214,167 (116% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
San Marino at a glance
- Population
- 12,216
- Median age
- 45.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $214,167State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is San Marino a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in San Marino
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Marino the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
San Marino median household income
The median household income in San Marino is $214,167 and the income per person is $101,598. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Marino: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,439
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 3.10
San Marino demographics
- Population
- 12,216
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 3,910
- Foreign-born
- 46.5%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Marino ›
Education in San Marino
82.6% of adults 25 and older in San Marino have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 45% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Marino
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.4%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
San Marino vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| South Pasadena | 26,068 | $127,175 | $1,640,000 | $2,284 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
| Alhambra | 81,022 | $88,024 | $857,800 | $1,939 |
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
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What is the median household income in San Marino, CA?
The median household income in San Marino is $214,167, 116% 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 Marino?
The median home value in San Marino is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Marino?
The median gross rent in San Marino is $3,501 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is San Marino, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in San Marino?
The median age in San Marino is 45.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Marino?
The average commute to work in San Marino is 27 minutes; 28.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Marino?
The unemployment rate in San Marino is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Marino?
82.6% of adults in San Marino 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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