At a Glance
Median Income
$105,833
$49,568 per capita
Home Value
$756,200
Zillow: $914,093
Median Rent
$2,232/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
229/100K
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How San Dimas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Dimas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Dimas 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
San Dimas residents earn a median household income of $105,833 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,568. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 San Dimas is $756,200 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $914,093. Median rent is $2,232/month, with 36.7% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
San Dimas reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,446/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in San Dimas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Dimas has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population34,099
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,269/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,833
Per Capita$49,568
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$756,200
Rent$2,232
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$914,093
Housing Units12,435
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent229/100K
Property2,446/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary332/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation965 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258
Did You Know?
San Dimas was founded in 1960.
The median home in San Dimas was built in 1975.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.6% 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.