At a Glance
Median Income
$187,633
$90,890 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,777,884
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
1,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.2%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
14.7%
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
326 sunny days/yr
How San Marino Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Marino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Marino a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Marino residents earn a median household income of $187,633 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,890. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Marino is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,777,884. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 21.1% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
San Marino reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,576/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
80.2% of adults in San Marino hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(138% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Marino has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population12,279
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density3,257/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,633
Per Capita$90,890
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$2,777,884
Housing Units4,537
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property1,576/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary584/100K
Health
Obesity14.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation560 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+38.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in San Marino was built in 1942.
25.1% work from home.
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.
6.5% 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.