What are the schools like in Alhambra, CA?

Alhambra is served primarily by Alhambra Unified. The district operates 13 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.0:1.

What is the median household income in Alhambra?

The median household income in Alhambra, CA is $80,234 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Alhambra, CA?

Alhambra has an average high temperature of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches.

Alhambra, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alhambra, CA affordable or expensive?

Alhambra's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alhambra is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $766,000 and the median rent is $1,788 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alhambra, CA?

Alhambra has a violent crime rate of 224.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2450.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alhambra, CA a Good Place to Live?

Alhambra is a mid-sized city of 82,295 in California, with a median household income of $80,234 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Alhambra stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alhambra is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alhambra city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Alhambra's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alhambra costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alhambra, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$766,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,234	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alhambra's violent crime rate is 224.5 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.5 /100k

Property Crime

2450.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alhambra is served primarily by Alhambra Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alhambra, CA	National Avg
School District	Alhambra Unified	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alhambra sees average highs of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 15.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Alhambra, CA
Average High — January	68.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	15.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Alhambra, CA	National Avg
Population	82,295	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.8%	18.9%
Asian	51.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Pasadena, CA 2 mi San Gabriel, CA 2 mi Monterey Park, CA 2 mi San Marino, CA 3 mi Rosemead, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Alhambra

Alhambra, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

91801 91803

Alhambra vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alhambra, CA affordable or expensive?

Alhambra's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alhambra roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $766,000 and median rent is $1,788/month.

What is the crime rate in Alhambra, CA?

Alhambra's violent crime rate is 224.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2450.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alhambra?

Public schools in Alhambra are operated by Alhambra Unified. The district has 13 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alhambra, CA a good place to live?

Alhambra, CA has a population of 82,295, a median household income of $80,234, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alhambra?

Alhambra averages 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alhambra?

Alhambra, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 91801, 91803.

What is the population of Alhambra?

The population of Alhambra, California is 82,295 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alhambra?

Key numbers for living in Alhambra: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $766,000, median household income $80,234, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alhambra side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.