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Alhambra
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Alhambra

#5,323 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Alhambra is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 83,174. Alhambra is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Alhambra offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Alhambra there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Alhambra and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Alhambra are highly rated.
    About Alhambra...
    Population
    83,174
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $654,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,646
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      61%
    • Own
      39%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      112.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      280.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,284.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      285.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Alhambra

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,035
    National
    $69,021
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