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Living in
South San Jose Hills.
South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills
Living in South San Jose Hills means settling into a densely populated, family-oriented residential community in the San Gabriel Valley where nearly 87% of residents are Latino and the median household income has jumped to nearly $95,000 as of 2023—a significant jump from a decade ago. This is solidly middle-class territory with strong homeownership (about 73% of housing units are owner-occupied), though you'll be looking at a median home price around $540,000 and rent averaging $1,884 monthly, which tracks with broader LA County housing pressures. The community is unincorporated, which means your mailing address might technically say La Puente, West Covina, or Valinda depending on where you land, and you're served by the Rowland Unified School District with multiple elementary schools and two high schools (Nogales and Santana) within the area.
South San Jose Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
43.1%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
-12.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in South San Jose Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South San Jose Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (64.0%), and 70.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
8.3%
of households
Married Couples
53.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.23
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 7% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in South San Jose Hills
In South San Jose Hills, rent runs 7% below the CA average, and home values are 26% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,407
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in South San Jose Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes South San Jose Hills, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
South San Jose Hills: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
South San Jose Hills is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What South San Jose Hills 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 min avg
How South San Jose Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South San Jose Hills, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 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 South San Jose Hills, 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 South San Jose Hills, 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.
204 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills, 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
South San Jose Hills 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
South San Jose Hills 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
16.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South San Jose Hills
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside South San Jose Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Covina
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.8 mi away · Baldwin Park
Aurora Charter Oak
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Covina
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.
Education20.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South San Jose Hills
South San Jose Hills's student/teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South San Jose Hills (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
9.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,474 students · in-state tuition $50,904 · 69% graduate · median earnings $64,126 (10 yrs after entry)
West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County
13.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 3,192 students · in-state tuition $24,715 · 77% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (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)
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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South San Jose Hills
South San Jose Hills has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
40 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
50 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayCities Near South San Jose Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to South San Jose Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
South San Jose Hills FAQ
Is South San Jose Hills, California affordable?⌄
South San Jose Hills's median rent is $1,884/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $94,806/year. Median home value is $544,400.
Is South San Jose Hills, California safe?⌄
South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes South San Jose Hills, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South San Jose Hills, California?⌄
The cost of living in South San Jose Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,884/month and median household income is $94,806/year. The median home value is $544,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South San Jose Hills, California?⌄
The average commute in South San Jose Hills is 29 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