salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 8.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $124,880 a year. That is $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 529 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East San Gabriel?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East San Gabriel
| Size | East San Gabriel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,858 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,801 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,145 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,204 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East San Gabriel overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East San Gabriel, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East San Gabriel
Life in East San Gabriel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East San Gabriel?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,554 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $962,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $96,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East San Gabriel, CA?
Renting in East San Gabriel costs a median of about $3,122 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in East San Gabriel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $124,880 a year, or $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East San Gabriel cheap or expensive?
East San Gabriel is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $117,208. It ranks 529th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East San Gabriel?
The median homeowner in East San Gabriel pays $6,992 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is East San Gabriel more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East San Gabriel?
The median home value in East San Gabriel is $962,200, about 8.2 times the typical yearly household income.
23,410 people live in East San Gabriel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.