At a Glance
Median Income
$141,094
$83,522 per capita
Home Value
$1,172,200
Zillow: $1,389,137
Median Rent
$2,086/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.8% smoking rate
How Sierra Madre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sierra Madre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sierra Madre 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
Sierra Madre residents earn a median household income of $141,094 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,522. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Sierra Madre is $1,172,200 , 316% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,389,137. Median rent is $2,086/month, with 26.2% 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
Sierra Madre reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 607/100K.
Education
65.4% of adults in Sierra Madre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sierra Madre has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population11,020
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density3,736/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born17.2%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,094
Per Capita$83,522
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$1,172,200
Rent$2,086
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$1,389,137
Housing Units5,589
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property607/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking6.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation979 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Sierra Madre was founded in 1907.
The median home in Sierra Madre was built in 1959.
23.2% work from home.
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.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
17.2% 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.