Moving to
Rosemead.

$1,834/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,834 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $807,200. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.1% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

356 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 26.9 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 9% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

22% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 22%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

14 public schools inside the boundary

There are 14 public schools inside the boundary and 2 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (39 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.