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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaliyah B.

Studio apartments in Alhambra -options?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 4 months ago and With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development.

10 replies 5 upvotes housing
dallas_adam

Anyone regret moving to Alhambra?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 14 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 81,483 people. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent ...

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Aaliyah B.

Is Alhambra worth it salary-wise?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 81,483 people. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has inve...

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dallas_adam

Biggest downsides of living in Alhambra?

Hi all, I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice woul...

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Asher Clark

Is Alhambra a good place to live?

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It'...

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Asher Clark

How is the nightlife in Alhambra?

OK so I've been here for 18 years and With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young...

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Hudson A.

Best restaurants in Alhambra?

The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Maverick Ramirez

Honest thoughts on life in Alhambra

Hi all, Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $812,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,852/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...

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Everett Adams

Is Alhambra worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Everett Adams

Alhambra vs Tampa -which is better?

Rent is about $1,852/month for a decent place. Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Alhambra sits at 189.8 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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Nathan Baker

Unpopular opinion about Alhambra

First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Alhambra sits at 189.8 per 100K. Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $85,189 in Alhambra. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level...

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Roman Richardson

Best restaurants in Alhambra?

We're a young couple and With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,852/month for a decent place. Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so muc...

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Olivia Edwards

Weekend activities in Alhambra?

Curious what people think. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Ellie

Pros and cons of Alhambra after 1 years

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 81,483 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public ...

1 replies 2 upvotes living
Aurora S.

Honest thoughts on life in Alhambra

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Alhambra sits at 189.8 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Isaiah Thomas

Just moved to Alhambra, any tips?

Hello, I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,852 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It...

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Ronald R.

Raising a family in Alhambra -thoughts?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Hudson A.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Alhambra?

Military spouse here. With a population of 81,483, Alhambra is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $85,189 in Alhambra. The median home value here is around $812,700, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a ver...

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Easton Cooper

Best and worst neighborhoods in Alhambra

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Alhambra sits at 189.8 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Elijah Hernandez

Is Alhambra good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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David W.

Alhambra is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,852 for rent here. Rent is about $1,852/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely r...

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Nova Rogers

Top 5 things I love about Alhambra

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. Household incomes average around $85,189 in Alhambra. Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is d...

2 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Genesis

Moving from Denver to Alhambra next month

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. Household incomes average around $85,189 in Alhambra. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly,...

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David W.

Moving to Alhambra — what should I know?

I got a job offer in Alhambra, CA and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a small city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $1500-2200 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime rate accurate for day-to-day life? 4. Any hidden costs I should k...

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Lily Morris

Rent in Alhambra getting crazy

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,852 for rent here. Rent is about $1,852/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $812,700 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

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Aubrey Ross

Best apartments in Alhambra under ?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Rent is about $1,852/month for a decent place. Median household income is $85,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $812,700, w...

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Thomas Ruiz

Why I chose Alhambra over bigger cities

Alright, The median home value here is around $812,700, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Maverick Ramirez

Cost of living reality check -Alhambra

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

14 replies 17 upvotes housing
Isaiah Thomas

Biggest downsides of living in Alhambra?

Hey, I've been here for 8 years and Household incomes average around $85,189 in Alhambra. The median home value here is around $812,700, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's ...

4 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
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