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Rosemead.
About
Life in Rosemead
Living in Rosemead means being embedded in one of Southern California's most ethnically diverse communities, where Asian and Latino cultures shape daily life, food, and neighborhood character. The median household income of around $74,000 reflects a working-to-middle-class demographic, though housing costs are significant—expect median home values near $807,000 and rents around $1,800 monthly, typical for Los Angeles County. Jobs are present locally with major employers in the area, though many residents commute an average of 28 minutes for work.
Rosemead at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
59.2%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics59.2% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Rosemead: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rosemead, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (33.4%), and 37.3% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
16.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.2%
of households
Married Couples
52.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.42
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 10% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rosemead
In Rosemead, rent runs 10% below the CA average, and home values are 10% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,116
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $889,995 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Rosemead and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rosemead is 0.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rosemead 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
Commute26.9 min avg
How Rosemead residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rosemead, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 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 8% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rosemead runs 8% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
355.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,326
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rosemead 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 Rosemead, 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.
170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Rosemead 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 Rosemead, 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
Rosemead 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
Rosemead 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
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rosemead
Rosemead has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
Bhc Alhambra Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Garfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Monterey Park
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · San Gabriel
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.7 mi away · South El Monte
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.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rosemead
Rosemead's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rosemead (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
12 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
5 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, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rosemead
Rosemead has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
39 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
51 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rosemead
Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd., Rosemead
Cities Near Rosemead
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rosemead FAQ
Is Rosemead, California affordable?⌄
Rosemead's median rent is $1,834/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $73,566/year. Median home value is $807,200.
Is Rosemead, California safe?⌄
Rosemead's violent crime rate was 356 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2326 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rosemead, California?⌄
Rosemead has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rosemead, California?⌄
The cost of living in Rosemead is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,834/month and median household income is $73,566/year. The median home value is $807,200. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rosemead, California?⌄
The average commute in Rosemead is 27 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