Living in Sierra Madre, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sierra Madre · Census data 2020–2024
Sierra Madre has 10,940 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $143,547 (45% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,226,800, the median rent is $2,198/month.
Sierra Madre at a glance
- Population
- 10,940
- Median age
- 44.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $143,547State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,226,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,198/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Sierra Madre a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Sierra Madre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sierra Madre the median home value is $1,226,800, 269% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,198 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,779 a month in housing costs.
Sierra Madre median household income
The median household income in Sierra Madre is $143,547 and the income per person is $85,992. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sierra Madre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,977
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.34
Sierra Madre demographics
- Population
- 10,940
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 4,620
- Foreign-born
- 17.7%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sierra Madre ›
Education in Sierra Madre
64% of adults 25 and older in Sierra Madre have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sierra Madre
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Sierra Madre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre | 10,940 | $143,547 | $1,226,800 | $2,198 |
| Arcadia | 55,170 | $113,516 | $1,441,800 | $2,191 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| Monrovia | 37,571 | $96,021 | $909,400 | $2,114 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| Mayflower Village | 4,950 | $105,242 | $889,200 | $2,243 |
| South Monrovia Island | 6,830 | $104,444 | $680,900 | $1,814 |
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
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What is the median household income in Sierra Madre, CA?
The median household income in Sierra Madre is $143,547, 45% 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 Sierra Madre?
The median home value in Sierra Madre is $1,226,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sierra Madre?
The median gross rent in Sierra Madre is $2,198 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Sierra Madre, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sierra Madre?
The median age in Sierra Madre is 44.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sierra Madre?
The average commute to work in Sierra Madre is 28 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sierra Madre?
The unemployment rate in Sierra Madre is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sierra Madre?
64% of adults in Sierra Madre 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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