Living in South San Gabriel, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South San Gabriel · Census data 2020–2024
South San Gabriel has 7,923 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $76,806 (23% lower than the California median), the median home value is $690,400, the median rent is $2,148/month.
South San Gabriel at a glance
- Population
- 7,923
- Median age
- 43.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $76,806State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $690,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,148/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is South San Gabriel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in South San Gabriel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South San Gabriel the median home value is $690,400, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,148 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,805 a month in housing costs.
South San Gabriel median household income
The median household income in South San Gabriel is $76,806 and the income per person is $28,953. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South San Gabriel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,384
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.28
South San Gabriel demographics
- Population
- 7,923
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 2,350
- Foreign-born
- 52.3%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South San Gabriel ›
Education in South San Gabriel
22.9% of adults 25 and older in South San Gabriel have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South San Gabriel
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
South San Gabriel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South San Gabriel | 7,923 | $76,806 | $690,400 | $2,148 |
| Rosemead | 50,013 | $73,566 | $807,200 | $1,834 |
| Monterey Park | 59,132 | $81,855 | $863,000 | $1,888 |
| Montebello | 61,045 | $79,971 | $697,900 | $1,827 |
| South El Monte | 19,287 | $72,990 | $601,000 | $1,752 |
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
| Alhambra | 81,022 | $88,024 | $857,800 | $1,939 |
| Pico Rivera | 60,272 | $88,201 | $648,600 | $1,786 |
| Rose Hills | 2,314 | $122,771 | $884,100 | $2,172 |
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What is the median household income in South San Gabriel, CA?
The median household income in South San Gabriel is $76,806, 23% 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 San Gabriel?
The median home value in South San Gabriel is $690,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South San Gabriel?
The median gross rent in South San Gabriel is $2,148 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is South San Gabriel, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in South San Gabriel?
The median age in South San Gabriel is 43.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South San Gabriel?
The average commute to work in South San Gabriel is 27 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South San Gabriel?
The unemployment rate in South San Gabriel is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South San Gabriel?
22.9% of adults in South 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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