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Living in South San Gabriel

South San Gabriel is a city in the United States. The population of South San Gabriel totalled 8,420 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in South San Gabriel reached 6.85%. South San Gabriel's foreign population totalled 4,140 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 80% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other American city that publishes it.

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

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

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for South San Gabriel yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,853 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

49.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,140 people of 8,420 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in South San Gabriel is 6.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10South San Gabriel 6.9%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,578 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.85 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to South San Gabriel. 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

Job Search

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

Mobility and administration

South San Gabriel was 26 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHHR3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for South San Gabriel. 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, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in South San Gabriel.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for South San Gabriel stood at 12.6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 14.1°C in January and 24.1°C in July. South San Gabriel's monthly precipitation totalled 90.4 mm in January and 1 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
South San Gabriel average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
South San Gabriel average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120901076415123103152362JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
South San Gabriel annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.6PM2.5µg/m³

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 San Gabriel is 12.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–13South San Gabriel 12.65 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean12.61 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 20.33 · Feb 20.11 · Mar 21.61 · Apr 23.22 · May 24.22 · Jun 27.11 · Jul 29.72 · Aug 30.89 · Sep 30.39 · Oct 27.06 · Nov 23.33 · Dec 19.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 7.83 · Feb 8.39 · Mar 10.28 · Apr 11.5 · May 14.22 · Jun 16.39 · Jul 18.44 · Aug 18.61 · Sep 17.56 · Oct 14.11 · Nov 10.33 · Dec 7.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 14.11 · Feb 14.28 · Mar 15.94 · Apr 17.33 · May 19.22 · Jun 21.78 · Jul 24.11 · Aug 24.78 · Sep 23.94 · Oct 20.56 · Nov 16.83 · Dec 13.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 90.42 · Feb 107.2 · Mar 64.26 · Apr 15.49 · May 12.19 · Jun 3.3 · Jul 1.02 · Aug 0 · Sep 3.3 · Oct 15.49 · Nov 23.37 · Dec 61.98 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M368.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M312.61 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

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Population and city profile

South San Gabriel's total area was 2.2 km² at the end of 2025. South San Gabriel's population density measured 3,667.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
South San Gabriel residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport50.8%Foreign residents49.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area2.16 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share52.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents4,140 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density3,667 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population8,420 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is South San Gabriel 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 worker31%strong on work, weak on safety · range 20–42%
Skilled employee37%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–47%
Student41%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 29–53%
Family33%strong on family, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Retirement39%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 25–53%
Foreign residents4,140 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population8,420 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,853 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,578 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate6.85 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean12.61 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in South San Gabriel 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.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in South San Gabriel?

The unemployment rate is 6.85 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in South San Gabriel?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12.61 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. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in South San Gabriel?

The published population is 8,420 people. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

How many foreign residents live in South San Gabriel?

4,140 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is South San Gabriel a good place to live?

South San Gabriel 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). South San Gabriel, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/south-san-gabriel/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {South San Gabriel, United States: rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/south-san-gabriel/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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