At a Glance
Median Income
$72,248
$27,237 per capita
Home Value
$729,600
Zillow: $899,017
Median Rent
$1,728/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
2,515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
66.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Rosemead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosemead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosemead a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosemead residents earn a median household income of $72,248 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,237. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% 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 Rosemead is $729,600 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $899,017. Median rent is $1,728/month, with 34.1% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Rosemead reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,515/100K. The murder rate is 8.2/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Rosemead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosemead has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population50,340
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density9,756/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born58.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,248
Per Capita$27,237
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$729,600
Rent$1,728
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$899,017
Housing Units15,000
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property2,515/100K
Murder8.2/100K
Assault185/100K
Burglary472/100K
Health
Obesity20.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation289 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+66.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosemead was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
58.6% 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.