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Living in South Gate

There were 40,063 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For South Gate, median gross rent was US$1,531 per month, while the median home value was US$636,300 in July 2026. In July 2026, South Gate had a population of 91,483.

Last checked 2026-09-1937 sources

Population90,071people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,608EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,346EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.44%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,124offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 160% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean12.04µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to South Gate?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in South Gate.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 45.3%, and the vacancy rate was 2.08% in July 2026. 54.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
South Gate recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,531/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,916 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,479 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,346 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes2,955 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is South Gate a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student45%strong on education, weak on work · range 35–55%
Family37%strong on family, weak on cost · range 28–46%
Retirement39%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 28–50%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

42.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 38,317 of 90,071 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$74,571 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in South Gate is 7.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income74,571 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet7.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet8.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,608 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)26Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov25Official
Unemployment rate7.44 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in South Gate?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,127 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,655of €3,216 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,216
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,479
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,655
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in South Gate Salary needed to live in South Gate

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to South Gate. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in South Gate. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher59.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools844 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1,590 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents40,063 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,572 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in South Gate when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSouth Gate highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with South Gate highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
South Gate4,124
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,124 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents658.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes429 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time32.45 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportCPM3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for South Gate. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in South Gate.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in South Gate is 12.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean12.04 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202437Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 19.1 · Feb 18.7 · Mar 18.9 · Apr 20.1 · May 20.8 · Jun 22.2 · Jul 24 · Aug 24.8 · Sep 24.7 · Oct 23.6 · Nov 21.6 · Dec 19 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 9.7 · Feb 10.1 · Mar 11.2 · Apr 12.3 · May 14.2 · Jun 16 · Jul 17.8 · Aug 18.2 · Sep 17.6 · Oct 15.4 · Nov 12 · Dec 9.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average temperature by monthJan 14.4 · Feb 14.4 · Mar 15.1 · Apr 16.2 · May 17.5 · Jun 19.1 · Jul 20.9 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 21.2 · Oct 19.5 · Nov 16.8 · Dec 14.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.6 · Feb 76 · Mar 44 · Apr 15.3 · May 7.2 · Jun 1.9 · Jul 1.1 · Aug 0.1 · Sep 2.7 · Oct 12.3 · Nov 20.9 · Dec 56.8 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading60.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.97 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites12 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation632.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Downey ±1.2 °C. Elsewhere: Roquetas de Mar (Spain) ±2.2 °C, Cascais (Portugal) ±2.1 °C, Sintra (Portugal) ±2.1 °C, Elche (Spain) ±2.6 °C, Almada (Portugal) ±1.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 38,317 is not 21.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share21.34 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents38,317 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population99,578 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density4,805 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population90,071 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics90,349 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value636,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes45.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate64.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad41.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents20.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents21.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage72.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance12.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher11.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available92.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022123,667 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202215 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over42,892 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home7.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans86.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on South Gate

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Newport Beach as a South Gate alternative in the same region

46 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €6,486 Newport Beach vs €2,608 South Gate+149%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,124 Newport Beach vs 4,124 South Gate−48%
  • Unemployment: 4.3% Newport Beach vs 7.4% South Gate−43%
  • Foreign residents: 5.5% Newport Beach vs 21.3% South Gate−74%
  • Annual PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³ Newport Beach vs 12.0 µg/m³ South Gate−9%
  • Residents: 81,977 Newport Beach vs 90,071 South Gate−9%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,127 Newport Beach vs €4,127 South Gatesame level
Full comparisonMore about Newport Beach

Newton as a South Gate alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 4159 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €6,104 Newton vs €2,608 South Gate+134%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 648 Newton vs 4,124 South Gate−84%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Newton vs 7.4% South Gate−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.9 µg/m³ Newton vs 12.0 µg/m³ South Gate−51%
  • Foreign residents: 8.5% Newton vs 21.3% South Gate−60%
  • Nearest airport: 15.0 km Newton vs 8.0 km South Gate+88%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,923 Newton vs €4,127 South Gate+19%
Full comparisonMore about Newton

Cities near South Gate

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Walnut Park 3.8 km away
Rent
1,370 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,724 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
East Rancho Dominguez 5.2 km away
Rent
1,572 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,661 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with South Gate, nearest in population first.

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Santa Monica90,082 residentsFranklin90,226 residentsSanta Fe89,837 residentsQueen Creek89,770 residentsMission Viejo90,484 residentsCompton90,500 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around South Gate?

The median gross salary is 4,127 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in South Gate?

The unemployment rate is 7.44 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in South Gate?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12.04 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is South Gate?

Police recorded 4,124 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in South Gate?

The published population is 90,071 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in South Gate?

38,317 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is South Gate a good place to live?

South Gate may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near South Gate?

Lynwood, Cudahy, Walnut Park, Bell, Bell Gardens are near South Gate. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). South Gate (California), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version c475d6abd31027e775b133ee02468927]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/south-gate/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {South Gate (California), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {c475d6abd31027e775b133ee02468927},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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