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Living in
East San Gabriel.
East San Gabriel is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in East San Gabriel
East San Gabriel is a community of 23,521 people in California. The median household income is $108,677, median rent runs about $1,976 per month, and median home values are around $955,000. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
East San Gabriel at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
46.1%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics46.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in East San Gabriel: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East San Gabriel, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (33.4%), and 36.9% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.1%
of households
Married Couples
53.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 East San Gabriel
In East San Gabriel, home values are 31% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,992
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in East San Gabriel and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes East San Gabriel, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
East San Gabriel: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
East San Gabriel is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What East San Gabriel 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
Commute29.9 min avg
How East San Gabriel residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East San Gabriel, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers East San Gabriel, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 East San Gabriel, 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
East San Gabriel 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 East San Gabriel, 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
East San Gabriel 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
East San Gabriel 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East San Gabriel
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside East San Gabriel's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · San Gabriel
Aurora Las Encinas
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Pasadena
Usc Arcadia Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Arcadia
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.
Education24.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East San Gabriel
East San Gabriel's student/teacher ratio is 24.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East San Gabriel (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
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
13.4 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
6.1 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)
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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East San Gabriel
East San Gabriel has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
40 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
52 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayCities Near East San Gabriel
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East San Gabriel FAQ
Is East San Gabriel, California affordable?⌄
East San Gabriel's median rent is $1,976/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $108,677/year. Median home value is $962,200.
Is East San Gabriel, California safe?⌄
East San Gabriel is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East San Gabriel, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes East San Gabriel, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East San Gabriel, California?⌄
The cost of living in East San Gabriel is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,976/month and median household income is $108,677/year. The median home value is $962,200. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East San Gabriel, California?⌄
The average commute in East San Gabriel 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