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California
Alhambra
Population 81,022
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California
South Pasadena
Population 26,068
Alhambra, CA vs South Pasadena, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,022 | 26,068 |
| Median Household Income | $88,024 | $127,175 |
| Median Rent | $1,939/mo | $2,284/mo |
| Median Home Value | $857,800 | $1,640,000 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 114 | 114 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 49.8% | 44.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 195 | 288 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,947 | 1,959 |
| Median AQI | 74 | 74 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 39 | 39 |
| Summer Highs | 85°F | 88°F |
| Winter Lows | 46°F | 45°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min | 29.9 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 4.0 / 5 | — |
| Students per Teacher | 22.9 | 24.8 |
| College Degree Rate | 40.8% | 73.5% |
| Foreign-Born % | 45% | 25.5% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -3.7% | -5.3% |
South Pasadena, CA
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.