At a Glance
Median Income
$85,189
$42,036 per capita
Home Value
$812,700
Zillow: $928,960
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
2,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
324 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alhambra a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 3.5% (3% below 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 $928,960. 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 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,062/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population81,483
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density10,679/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,189
Per Capita$42,036
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$812,700
Rent$1,852
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$928,960
Housing Units32,054
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property2,062/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary305/100K
Health
Obesity20.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days324/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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