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Life in Alhambra
Living in Alhambra means you're embedded in a dense, multicultural urban environment with strong Asian and Latino communities that shape the local culture, restaurants, and everyday character. The median household income of $88,024 is solid for the Los Angeles area, but homes still run around $857,800—so you're paying LA County prices for a fairly compact, 7.6-square-mile city with a population density over 10,000 people per square mile. Rent averages $1,939 monthly, which is steep but typical for this region.
Alhambra at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Foreign-Born
45.0%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.0% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Alhambra: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Alhambra, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (36.3%), and 33.0% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
19.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Alhambra
In Alhambra, home values are 17% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,717
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $911,097 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Alhambra and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Alhambra is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Alhambra Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute30.3 min avg
How Alhambra residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Alhambra, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Alhambra runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
194.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,947.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Alhambra Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Alhambra, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
171 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Alhambra is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Alhambra, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Alhambra is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Alhambra has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Alhambra
Alhambra has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Garfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Monterey Park
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · San Gabriel
Monterey Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.3 mi away · Monterey Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Alhambra
Alhambra's student/teacher ratio is 22.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Alhambra (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
9.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
2.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,509 students · in-state tuition $1,195 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,476 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Alhambra
Alhambra has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
36 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
54 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Alhambra
Alhambra Public Library
101 S. First St., Alhambra
Cities Near Alhambra
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Alhambra?
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Alhambra FAQ
Is Alhambra, California affordable?⌄
Alhambra's median rent is $1,939/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $88,024/year. Median home value is $857,800.
Is Alhambra, California safe?⌄
Alhambra's violent crime rate was 195 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1947 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Alhambra, California?⌄
Alhambra has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Alhambra, California?⌄
The cost of living in Alhambra is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,939/month and median household income is $88,024/year. The median home value is $857,800. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Alhambra, California?⌄
The average commute in Alhambra is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from