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Living in
San Marino.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those.
About
Life in San Marino
San Marino is a community of 12,279 people in California. The median household income is $214,167, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $2,000,001. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
San Marino at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
46.5%
Broadband Internet
98.6%
of households
Population Growth
-4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics46.5% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in San Marino: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Marino, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (41.4%), and 43.8% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
22.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.1%
of households
Married Couples
70.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.10
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 72% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Marino
In San Marino, rent runs 72% above the CA average, and home values are 172% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
82.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1943
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $2,793,023 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in San Marino and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes San Marino, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
San Marino: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
San Marino is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What San Marino 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
Commute26.6 min avg
How San Marino residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Marino, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 62% 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
- 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 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Marino runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
58.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,814.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Marino 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 Marino, 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 Marino 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 Marino, 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 Marino is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Marino has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
43
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 46°F | 4.51" |
| Feb | 69°F | 46°F | 5.16" |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 3.03" |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 1.11" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 84°F | 58°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 89°F | 62°F | 0.06" |
| Aug | 91°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 90°F | 62°F | 0.22" |
| Oct | 83°F | 56°F | 0.84" |
| Nov | 75°F | 50°F | 1.10" |
| Dec | 67°F | 45°F | 3.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Marino
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside San Marino's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · San Gabriel
Aurora Las Encinas
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Pasadena
Huntington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Pasadena
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 San Marino
San Marino's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 82.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
82.6%
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 San Marino (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
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)
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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Marino
San Marino 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
54 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Marino
Crowell Public Library
1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino
Cities Near San Marino
The closest cities within 60 miles
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San Marino FAQ
Is San Marino, California affordable?⌄
San Marino's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $214,167/year. Median home value is $2,000,000+.
Is San Marino, California safe?⌄
San Marino's violent crime rate was 58 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 1814 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Marino, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes San Marino, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Marino, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Marino is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $214,167/year. The median home value is $2,000,000+. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Marino, California?⌄
The average commute in San Marino 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