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About
Life in San Gabriel
If you're considering San Gabriel, you're looking at a densely populated urban neighborhood in the San Gabriel Valley with real staying power—the median age is 42.8, and about half the households are married couples, many with children. The Asian community makes up the majority of residents, alongside a substantial Latino population, creating a genuinely multicultural environment centered around food, retail, and local business. The median home price hovers around $946,000 and median rent around $1,915 a month, which tracks with LA County costs, though the median household income of $90,488 provides some breathing room.
San Gabriel at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
51.3%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics51.3% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in San Gabriel: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Gabriel, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (35.7%), and 40.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.1%
of households
Married Couples
52.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
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 6% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Gabriel
In San Gabriel, rent runs 6% below the CA average, and home values are 29% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,908
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,085,609 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in San Gabriel and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Gabriel is 0.8 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 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
Commute28.4 min avg
How San Gabriel residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Gabriel, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 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 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Gabriel runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
237
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,792.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Gabriel 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 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
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 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
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
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Gabriel
San Gabriel 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
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Alhambra Hospital
Psychiatric · 2 mi away · Rosemead
Garfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Monterey Park
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Alhambra
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.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Gabriel
San Gabriel's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near 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
11.8 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
4.4 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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Gabriel
San Gabriel has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
38 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
52 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Gabriel
San Gabriel Library
500 South Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel
Cities Near San Gabriel
The closest cities within 60 miles
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San Gabriel FAQ
Is San Gabriel, California affordable?⌄
San Gabriel's median rent is $1,915/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $90,488/year. Median home value is $945,700.
Is San Gabriel, California safe?⌄
San Gabriel's violent crime rate was 237 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1792 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Gabriel, California?⌄
San Gabriel has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Gabriel, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Gabriel is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,915/month and median household income is $90,488/year. The median home value is $945,700. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Gabriel, California?⌄
The average commute in San Gabriel is 28 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