A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A recorded city film: Alhambra
This recorded Main Street drive offers a street-level look at Alhambra. It is a creator's filmed journey, not a live road camera or a current traffic report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Alhambra
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
81,483
Median age 41.9
Median household income
$85,189
Median rent
$1,852/mo
Median home value
$812,700
Schools
19
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
88° / 45°
Pros
- Property taxes are low: about 0.66% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in April, May, June, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 168% more than the US median ($812,700).
- Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Alhambra?
Alhambra spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $797,000 to $831,800 by zip.
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Life in Alhambra
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
uyghur cuisine at dolan's in Alhambra
A food Short shared by notsavinggrace.
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Is Alhambra a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.66% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Mild weather in April, May, June, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Homes cost 168% more than the US median ($812,700). Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Alhambra?
The median household earns $85,189. Rent at the median ($1,852/month) is about 26% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $74,080 a year.
How many schools are in Alhambra?
19 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Alhambra?
Highs average 88°F in August and lows 45°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, June.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.