San Gabriel is a vibrant, multicultural city in the western San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. Located just 10 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, San Gabriel is best known for its historic charm, Chinese-American heritage, and abundant local amenities.
With a population that is over 60% Asian, San Gabriel offers a unique blend of tradition, modern living, and community-oriented values — making it one of the most popular cities among first-time homebuyers, families, and investors in Southern California.
The San Gabriel real estate market is known for affordability and accessibility, especially compared to neighboring cities like Arcadia or San Marino. Housing styles range from small bungalows and duplexes to new construction homes and gated communities.
Typical price rane:
Single-family homes: $850K – $1.5M
New construction or remodeled homes: $1.5M – $2.2M
Condos/townhomes: $550K – $850K
San Gabriel is primarily served by the San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD), which offers quality K–12 public education. Some neighborhoods also fall into the Garvey or Alhambra Unified school districts.
Notable schools:
Gabrielino High School – well-rated public high school
Jefferson Middle School
Access to nearby private and bilingual schools
The city's educational landscape, combined with its cultural support for academics, makes it an attractive choice for families.
San Gabriel is one of the most convenient and flavorful cities in the San Gabriel Valley. Residents enjoy:
Chinese supermarkets like 168 Market, Shun Fat, and H Mart
Dozens of restaurants offering Cantonese, Sichuan, Taiwanese, and dim sum
Proximity to San Gabriel Square and Valley Blvd food corridor
Short drive to Westfield Santa Anita and Pasadena
Cultural sites include the San Gabriel Mission and many Chinese-language bookstores, temples, and schools.
Vincent Lugo Park – playgrounds, walking paths, fitness areas
Plaza Park – civic events and summer concerts
Near Almansor Park and hiking in nearby hills
San Gabriel offers a mix of urban convenience and suburban calm. While some areas along Valley Blvd are bustling with business, residential pockets remain peaceful, walkable, and ideal for multi-generational living.
If you're looking for a city that offers strong cultural identity, great food, affordable homes, and proximity to LA, San Gabriel is one of the best choices for Asian-American homebuyers in Los Angeles.
61,545 people live in San Gabriel, where the median age is 43.3 and the average individual income is $40,068.447. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around San Gabriel, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Amren Tulano, Teamxplosive Fitness Training, and Motivat3 Fitness + Nutrition.
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| Shopping | 1.06 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.18 miles | 50 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.35 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.13 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.36 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.66 miles | 46 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.18 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.08 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.7 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.39 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.68 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.47 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.46 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.59 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.35 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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San Gabriel has 20,086 households, with an average household size of 6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Gabriel do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 61,545 people call San Gabriel home. The population density is 9,901.357 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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