Living in South Gate, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Gate · Census data 2020–2024
South Gate has 91,483 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $74,571 (25% lower than the California median), the median home value is $636,300, the median rent is $1,531/month.
South Gate at a glance
- Population
- 91,483
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $74,571State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $636,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,531/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 45.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Gate a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the California median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in South Gate
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Gate the median home value is $636,300, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,531 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,325 a month in housing costs.
South Gate median household income
The median household income in South Gate is $74,571 and the income per person is $26,381. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South Gate: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,733
- Owner-occupied
- 45.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.7%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 3.63
South Gate demographics
- Population
- 91,483
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 25,199
- Foreign-born
- 41.9%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Gate ›
Education in South Gate
11.3% of adults 25 and older in South Gate have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Gate
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
South Gate vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate | 91,483 | $74,571 | $636,300 | $1,531 |
| Lynwood | 64,578 | $74,844 | $597,600 | $1,652 |
| Cudahy | 22,087 | $56,615 | $494,100 | $1,711 |
| Walnut Park | 14,958 | $80,331 | $589,000 | $1,483 |
| Bell | 32,476 | $61,020 | $591,600 | $1,575 |
| Bell Gardens | 38,229 | $62,298 | $563,900 | $1,694 |
| Huntington Park | 53,108 | $59,996 | $572,700 | $1,505 |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | $62,582 | $559,200 | $1,570 |
| Maywood | 24,317 | $60,943 | $634,400 | $1,525 |
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What is the median household income in South Gate, CA?
The median household income in South Gate is $74,571, 25% 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 South Gate?
The median home value in South Gate is $636,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South Gate?
The median gross rent in South Gate is $1,531 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is South Gate, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the California median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in South Gate?
The median age in South Gate is 36.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South Gate?
The average commute to work in South Gate is 33 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Gate?
The unemployment rate in South Gate is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Gate?
11.3% of adults in South Gate 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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