About
Life in San Dimas
San Dimas works best if you're looking for a stable suburban community with strong family roots and decent freeway access to the broader LA region. The median home price hovers around $802,000 and median rent sits near $2,300 monthly, so it's not cheap, but the median household income of $105,000 suggests most established residents here are managing reasonably well. Your commute matters here—the average is pushing 32 minutes, and you'll be car-dependent like most of LA County, though the I-210 and Route 57 connections do give you reasonable highway access.
San Dimas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Foreign-Born
21.5%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
-5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Dimas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Dimas, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.2%), and 19.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
54.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
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 12% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Dimas
In San Dimas, rent runs 12% above the CA average, and home values are 9% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,004
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $902,110 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in San Dimas and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Dimas is 0.5 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 San Dimas 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
Commute31.6 min avg
How San Dimas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Dimas, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Dimas runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
191.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,708
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Dimas 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 San Dimas, 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.
217 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
San Dimas 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 San Dimas, 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
San Dimas is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Dimas has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Dimas
San Dimas has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
San Dimas Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Aurora Charter Oak
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Covina
Glendora Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.5 mi away · Glendora
Casa Colina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.7 mi away · Pomona
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.
Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Dimas
San Dimas's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in San Dimas
Los Angeles Pacific University
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,483 students · in-state tuition $12,840 · 44% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 456 students · in-state tuition $23,224 · 54% graduate · median earnings $43,561 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,132 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $38,314 · 79% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $68,670 · 95% graduate · median earnings $84,281 (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: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Dimas
San Dimas has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
37 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
55 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Dimas
San Dimas Library
145 North Walnut Ave., San Dimas
Cities Near San Dimas
The closest cities within 60 miles
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San Dimas FAQ
Is San Dimas, California affordable?⌄
San Dimas's median rent is $2,278/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,321/year. Median home value is $801,800.
Is San Dimas, California safe?⌄
San Dimas's violent crime rate was 192 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 1708 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Dimas, California?⌄
San Dimas has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Dimas, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Dimas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,278/month and median household income is $105,321/year. The median home value is $801,800. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Dimas, California?⌄
The average commute in San Dimas is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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