At a Glance
Median Income
$71,315
$24,567 per capita
Home Value
$608,500
Zillow: $689,915
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
659/100K
2,916/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
59.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
331 sunny days/yr
How South Gate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Gate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Gate 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
South Gate residents earn a median household income of $71,315 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,567. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 South Gate is $608,500 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $689,915. Median rent is $1,471/month, with 32.8% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
South Gate reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,916/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in South Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
59.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Gate has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population91,836
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density12,685/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,315
Per Capita$24,567
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$608,500
Rent$1,471
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$689,915
Housing Units24,466
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent659/100K
Property2,916/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault443/100K
Burglary372/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days331/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+59.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries258
Did You Know?
South Gate was founded in 1923.
The median home in South Gate was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles 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.
8.9% 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.
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