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San Marino, CA


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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 in San Marino.

The People and Families of San Marino

In San Marino, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in San Marino are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, San Marino had a median family income of $125,708. San Marino has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in San Marino living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in San Marino. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($151,635) in San Marino. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in San Marino.

San Marino Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in San Marino is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Property taxes are a bit high in San Marino, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In San Marino, 91% of commuters drive to work.

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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