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Centrally located and vibrant in culture
Set about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley city of Rosemead offers a rich cultural palette and a suburban pace of life, surrounded by area freeways. More than 60% of the city’s roughly 52,000 residents are of Asian heritage — a legacy reflected throughout the city in Asian-owned businesses and signage catering to the many different languages spoken here. While the area’s largest employer is Edison International, Rosemead is better known and beloved for its mom-and-pop shops, independent restaurants and markets, which draw visitors from across L.A. County. “The city has pushed for a lot of initiatives and resources to help small businesses open and thrive, and that’s big part of the appeal for people moving here,” says Ari Wintraub, Realtor for Sotheby’s International Realty.
Rosemead residents and visitors enjoy convenient access to the 10 and 60 freeways.
Families gather at Fall Fiesta/Dia de los Muertos for fun and cultural education.
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Spanish Revivals and California bungalows
The median home price in Rosemead is $925,000, compared to roughly $1 million in Los Angeles and San Gabriel, and $1.23 million in Pasadena. Inventory, though, is often scarce. “People tend to hold onto their houses for generations, so it’s relatively rare to see new homes come on the market here,” says Alma Aguilar, a local real estate agent for Coldwell Banker with 21 years of experience.
Most homes here date back to L.A.’s postwar industrial boom of the 1950s and early '60s, commonly modest single-family ranch-style, split-level homes or manufactured homes with garages, covered patios and sometimes, topiary-studded lawns. Midcentury homes are generally found in the city’s older, southeast neighborhoods, and are often fixer-uppers popular with investment buyers; some have been renovated to include accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. In northeast areas closer to parks and highly rated schools, larger two-story homes on larger lots were built between about 2000 and today, usually with Spanish-style details like stucco exteriors and clay-tile roofs. Mobile homes can also be found in the southeast, and townhouses in the northeast.
Spanish style homes are a common sight in Rosemead.
Luxurious Spanish style homes are a common option for homebuyers in Rosemead.
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Imported goods from local grocery stores
Family-owned restaurants are concentrated along and near Garvey Avenue, with cuisines ranging from ChineseMexican and Italian. Shopping plazas tend to include Asian-focused supermarkets, selling everything from imported spices to international snacks, alongside national chains like Dollar Tree and Target.
Happy lamb hot pot In Rosemead is a great choice for a fun and delicious dining experience.
Medan Kitchen Is a restaurant that serves up excellent imported foods.
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Seasonal events at city parks
Among the city’s nine parks, Rosemead Park stands out as the largest, offering a half-mile fitness trail, skate park and Olympic-sized swimming pool. The park serves as a year-round community centerpiece—its parking lot transforms into a weekly farmers market from April through October, while summer evenings come alive with free tribute concerts. Garvey Park counters the heat with its 28,000-square-foot Splash Zone Water Park, featuring spray pads and winding water channels that operate daily during peak summer months.
Fall Fiesta/Dia de los Muertos showcases Latin-inspired food vendors.
Live bands entertain visitors at Fall Fiesta/Dia de los Muertos in Rosemead.
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Served by four districts
Four public school districts serve the city: Garvey, Rosemead, Montebello and El Monte Union High. The latter is the highest ranked of the four, earning an overall A-minus from Niche. In late 2024, five El Monte students earned full-ride scholarships to Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Princeton and Yale. The local University of the West offers a Buddhist-based education.
Students from Ralph Waldo can later attend Richard Garvey Intermediate School in Rosemead.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a great choice for enrollment in Rosemead.
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Crime mitigation, fire disaster prevention
According to the Rosemead Police Department’s most recent data from late 2023, the city has reported lower rates of violent crime and higher rates of property crime than the state and the nation. Based in the Rosemead Public Safety Center, the Rosemead Team provides community-oriented policing and gang-prevention programs. Rosemead is at a high risk of damage from wildfires. In January 2025, the Eaton Fire destroyed much of the historic Altadena neighborhood, 10 miles from Rosemead, forcing thousands of area residents to evacuate their homes. Rosemead residents can sign up for emergency text alerts via the Cal Fire website.
A quick route to Los Angeles
Interstate 10 runs east-west through Rosemead, connecting the city to several major freeways: Route 60 (4 miles south), Interstate 210 (5 miles north), Interstate 710 (7 miles west) and Interstate 605 (5 miles east). Downtown Los Angeles is about 12 miles west via I-10, while Pasadena is about 10 miles northwest via I-210. Metro's Rosemead/Valley bus route makes several stops along Rosemead Boulevard. Two of the area's largest hospitals, the San Gabriel Valley Medical Center and Huntington Hospital, are both about 10 miles away in Pasadena. The small, regional Hollywood Burbank Airport is about 20 miles away, while Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 30 miles away.
Rosemead locals enjoy being centrally located between Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Rosemead is home to a variety of industry and retail.
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On average, homes in Rosemead, CA sell after 151 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rosemead, CA over the last 12 months is $1,225,000, up 61% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Rare 2-Unit Duplex Opportunity – 8555 & 8557 in Rosemead!Don’t miss this exceptional two-on-a-lot property featuring two separate addresses: 8555 and 8557. The front unit is a charming single-story home offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The rear unit is a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Duplex-style home, perfect for multi-generational living or rental income. Both
This is Your Diamond in The Rough! Located in Quiet setting back off the street in Alleyne Acres in the Heart of North Rosemead. Spacious house with plenty of parking, and wrap around backyard that is landscaped with your own orange tree. Keep Cool on warm summer days with Central A/C. Home also features a newer Roof and Water Heater. With a few upgrades this Home could shine like a Star. House
***Priced $50,000 Below Appraised Value!!!*** Located in one of the best neighborhoods, this spacious 1,942 sq. ft. townhome feels just like a single-family home. Enjoy beautiful city views with lush trees and greenery, thanks to its prime location near a golf course. This bright and open-concept unit offers an abundance of natural light and is designed for quiet living with no upstairs or
Rare 2-Unit Duplex Opportunity – 8555 & 8557 in Rosemead!Don’t miss this exceptional two-on-a-lot property featuring two separate addresses: 8555 and 8557. The front unit is a charming single-story home offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The rear unit is a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Duplex-style home, perfect for multi-generational living or rental income. Both
This is Your Diamond in The Rough! Located in Quiet setting back off the street in Alleyne Acres in the Heart of North Rosemead. Spacious house with plenty of parking, and wrap around backyard that is landscaped with your own orange tree. Keep Cool on warm summer days with Central A/C. Home also features a newer Roof and Water Heater. With a few upgrades this Home could shine like a Star. House
***Priced $50,000 Below Appraised Value!!!*** Located in one of the best neighborhoods, this spacious 1,942 sq. ft. townhome feels just like a single-family home. Enjoy beautiful city views with lush trees and greenery, thanks to its prime location near a golf course. This bright and open-concept unit offers an abundance of natural light and is designed for quiet living with no upstairs or
San Gabriel Villa is located in the city of Rosemead and is just a hop, skip and a jump from Pasadena where you’ll find a variety of historical places to experience and explore, such as the Miltimore House, Adobe Flores and the Rialto Theatre. If kicking back is more your style then you'll love our charmingly spacious two bedroom or three bedroom apartment homes, overflowing with natural light.
Sharp North Rosemead Two Bedrooms ,one full bathroom, Central Air Conditioning, gated two car parking. Great location close to all schools freeways Rosemead Blvd, Shopping, Target shopping Center, Restaurants and much more!
Property Id: 20104302 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom House for Rent - [$2,200] Address: [8820 Fern Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770]2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom Available NowSpacious and bright unit located in a quiet, convenient neighborhood. Features include:Full kitchen with appliancesCozy living roomClean and well-maintained bathroomOn-site laundry Parking streetClose
South San Gabriel is a suburban community with an excellent elementary school and easy access to local freeways. It’s located within the San Gabriel Valley, a vast, urbanized area that lies immediately east of the city of Los Angeles and takes up much of southeastern Los Angeles County. It’s known as one of the most diverse areas in the United States.
South San Gabriel is located at the southern corner of the valley, just north of Whittier and Montebello and about 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The neighborhood features a sea of single-family, suburban homes that were built in the 1960s and 70s. There’s a wide mix of mid-century styles on display here, including cozy cottages and breezy Mission Revival style homes. You’ll also find a wealth of ranch style homes with plenty of interesting quirks and details, whether it's an uncharacteristically wide front porch, exposed exterior beams, wood paneled siding or a half-timbered portico that catches your eye. Some of the homes in the neighborhood have large, sprawling lots so you’ll have plenty of privacy. Prices typically range from around $600,000 to more than $1 million depending on the square footage and lot size.
South San Gabriel residents will have plenty of parks to enjoy close to home. Make sure you swing by Potrero Heights Park, which shares a parcel with Potrero Heights Elementary School. This lovely open space has athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic tables and a modern community center that hosts exercise classes and monthly movie nights. The neighborhood is also just a short drive away from the Whittier Narrows Park and Recreation Area. With baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a golf course, a dirt BMX track, walking paths and two small lakes, it’s got a little something for everyone. It could be a great place to cool off in the shade on a sizzling summer afternoon.
South San Gabriel is served by the Montebello Unified School District and the Garvey School District. Within the neighborhood, young students can attend Potrero Heights Elementary School, a standout public school that was recently recognized as a California Distinguished School, a prestigious award for schools that demonstrate academic excellence. Students can also attend nearby Macy Intermediate School, a public middle school, and Schurr High School. For an alternative, you might consider Don Bosco Technical Institute, a private, all-boys Catholic School that offers a plethora of technology courses in addition to its standard curriculum, including architecture, computer science, media arts, electrical engineering and environmental technology.
Area shopping destinations include big box stores like Walmart, Costco and Home Depot. It’s just a short trek to The Shops at Montebello, an indoor shopping mall with dozens of retail outlets and dining options like JCPenney, Macy’s, Forever 21, Panda Express, Sbarro and Charley’s Cheesesteaks. Right next door you can catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster on the silver screen at AMC Montebello 10.
With rows of single-family homes in suburban Los Angeles County, South San Gabriel could be a great location for commuters. It’s just a few minutes from Interstate 10, a major corridor that will take you straight to world-class cultural destinations in downtown Los Angeles.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Rosemead Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
47,779
Median Age
43
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,491
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®®
62/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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