Alhambra, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
81,483 Population 10,679/sq mi density
$85,189 Median Income $42,036 per capita
$812,700 Home Value $916,065 Zillow
$1,852 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
225 Violent Crime/100K 2,457 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$85,189 median income, 5.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$812,700 home value, $1,852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alhambra, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,189
13% above
$42,036 per capita
Home Value
$812,700
188% above
Zillow: $916,065
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
59% above
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
2,457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
36% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Alhambra Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alhambra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
288%
Rent
159%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alhambra a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alhambra residents earn a median household income of $85,189 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,036. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alhambra is $812,700 , 188% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $916,065. Median rent is $1,852/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Alhambra reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,457/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.

Education

39.3% of adults in Alhambra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alhambra has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population81,483
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density10,679/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born45.9%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,189
Per Capita$42,036
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

F
Home Value$812,700
Rent$1,852
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$916,065
Housing Units32,054
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property2,457/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary332/100K

Health

Obesity20.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation466 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Alhambra was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
45.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.