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Los Angeles

San Marino

#4 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Los Angeles Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
  • 46 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
    San Marino is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 13,285. San Marino is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Marino offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In San Marino there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in San Marino and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in San Marino are highly rated.
    About San Marino...
    Population
    13,285
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,886,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $3,501
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    San Marino Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      75.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      583.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      954.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      37.9
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in San Marino

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $159,509
    National
    $55,322
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    San Marino Reviews

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    San Marino is a very small suburban town near Los Angeles, CA. Its population mainly consists of Asians. The housing can be quite expensive, but the commute is extremely short. The people of San Marino are extremely welcoming and open minded individuals. The schools provide a great amount of education for incoming students as well! Overall, San Marino is a great place.
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    San Marino is well-known as a premier suburb with pricey mansions and "excellent" schools. The reality is, the residents and teachers here seem to think that the only things that matter in life are money, success, and status. If you seek support of and focus on creative expression, varying world views, or mental health, look elsewhere. San Marino is called "The Golden Bubble" by its residents for a reason. The residents here are completely insulated from the real world, with the goal of churning out future doctors, engineers, and lawyers.
    Epitome of sheltered, curated suburbia — like walking onto the set of a Pottery Barn catalogue shoot or a Nancy Meyers movie (3 of 4 of her LA-based films have been set in San Marino) — with a whole lot of rules and gatekeeping to boot. Very safe, very quiet, very expensive.
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