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San Marino, CA


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San Marino, California

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Introduction to San Marino, California

San Marino, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles NE of Alhambra, California (center to center) and 9 miles NE of Los Angeles, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,945 people living in San Marino.

San Marino History

The area that is presently known as San Marino, was originally inhabited by the Gabrielino Indians. It went on to become a part of the San Gabriel Mission. Major portions of the area were included in a land grant that was given to an Indian lady, Victoria Reid. The present name of San Marino was based upon the Republic of San Marino in Italy and was given by J. De Barth Shorb.

San Marino and nearby Attractions

  • The Huntington Library
  • San Marino City Hall
  • El Molino Viejo
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Lacy Park
  • Archives of American Art

Things To Do In San Marino

San Marino is a wealthy city. Apart from the regular attraction like parks and playgrounds, the most popular tourist attraction is The Huntington Library which with its Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, is a world class cultural and educational center, which has been built on 150 acres of exquisite gardens. Its has rare books and manuscripts and one of the best collections of art from the 18th century.

San Marino Transportation

The local airport is Burbank/ Glendale/ Pasadena Airport.

San Marino Higher Education

The area is served by the Pasadena City College.

High Points

San Marino strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySan Marino College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySan Marino Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophySan Marino Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%San Marino Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%San Marino Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%San Marino Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%San Marino People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%San Marino Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%San Marino Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of San Marino, CA

Comparing San Marino to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity106
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size107

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built11
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime810
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