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Alhambra Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
937 Population 582/sq mi density
$202,024 Median Income $69,199 per capita
$1,190,700 Home Value $761,209 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
195 Violent Crime/100K 2,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$202,024 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,190,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Alhambra Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$202,024
169% above
$69,199 per capita
Home Value
$1,190,700
322% above
Zillow: $761,209
Violent Crime
195/100K
49% below
2,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
44% above
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Alhambra Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
269%
Home Value
422%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alhambra Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alhambra Valley residents earn a median household income of $202,024 , which is 169% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,199. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alhambra Valley is $1,190,700 , 322% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $761,209. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Alhambra Valley reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,603/100K.

Education

48.4% of adults in Alhambra Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alhambra Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population937
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$202,024
Per Capita$69,199
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

B
Home Value$1,190,700
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$761,209
Housing Units308
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent195/100K
Property2,603/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation364 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Alhambra Valley was built in 1971.
38.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.