San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles county, is 1 miles E of Alhambra, California (center to center) and 8 miles E of Los Angeles, California. Asians and Hispanics comprise a large portion of the population. The city is named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, one of the initial Spanish Missions constructed in California. It's one of the first townships established in Los Angeles county.
The nearby San Gabriel Mountains provide great opportunities for hiking, swimming, boating, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Golf enthusiasts enjoy playing at the region's numerous quality courses.
Residents have opportunities for higher education at the region's Azusa Pacific University, California State University Los Angeles, Alliant International University, California Institute of Technology and other colleges.
San Gabriel was one of the first townships in Los Angeles County. The San Gabriel Unified School District has 9 public schools in addition to the community's 2 private schools. San Gabriel has 4 public parks on over 17 acres with 9 playgrounds and offers a variety of activities year-round for everyone from tiny tots to seniors. The San Gabriel Historical Mission District invites you on a walking tour that will lead you to all of the interesting places that tell the story of San Gabriel--the birthplace of the Los Angeles Region. The legendary San Gabriel Civic Auditorium and the Los Angeles County library are highlights of this wonderful community. San Gabriel's neighbors include the lively and diverse communities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Alhambra and Arcadia.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $472,693
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $580,283; Detached houses: $606,608; Townhouses or other attached units: $445,749; In 2-unit structures: $207,244; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $393,566; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $429,581; Mobile homes: $489,652
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 40,276. San Gabriel covers 4.13 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 400 feet above sea level. Area code commonly used in this area: 626
Weather
San Gabriel, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 90.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 41.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at San Gabriel is 18.56 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.
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