What are the schools like in Rosemead, CA?

Rosemead is served primarily by Garvey Elementary. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.

What is the median household income in Rosemead?

The median household income in Rosemead, CA is $70,073 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Rosemead, CA?

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

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

Q: Is Rosemead, CA affordable or expensive?

Rosemead's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rosemead is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $684,200 and the median rent is $1,660 per month.

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

Rosemead has a violent crime rate of 352.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2503.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rosemead, CA a Good Place to Live?

Rosemead is a mid-sized city of 51,043 in California, with a median household income of $70,073 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Rosemead's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Rosemead 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

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

Metric	Rosemead, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$684,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,660	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,073	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Rosemead's violent crime rate is 352.9 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

352.9 /100k

Property Crime

2503.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rosemead is served primarily by Garvey Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rosemead, CA	National Avg
School District	Garvey Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Rosemead, CA	National Avg
Population	51,043	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	8.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.3%	18.9%
Asian	63.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Rosemead

Rosemead, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91770

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosemead, CA affordable or expensive?

Rosemead's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rosemead roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $684,200 and median rent is $1,660/month.

What is the crime rate in Rosemead, CA?

Rosemead's violent crime rate is 352.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2503.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rosemead?

Public schools in Rosemead are operated by Garvey Elementary. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rosemead, CA a good place to live?

Rosemead, CA has a population of 51,043, a median household income of $70,073, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Rosemead?

Rosemead 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 Rosemead?

Rosemead, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91770.

What is the population of Rosemead?

The population of Rosemead, California is 51,043 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rosemead?

Key numbers for living in Rosemead: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $684,200, median household income $70,073, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rosemead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.