salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,440 a year. That is $52 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 438 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Dimas?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Dimas
| Size | San Dimas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,991 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,437 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,715 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,028 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Dimas 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 San Dimas, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in San Dimas
Life in San Dimas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Dimas?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,852 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $801,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $80,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Dimas, CA?
Renting in San Dimas costs a median of about $2,711 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in San Dimas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,440 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Dimas cheap or expensive?
San Dimas is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $113,589. It ranks 438th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Dimas?
The median homeowner in San Dimas pays $5,004 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is San Dimas 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 San Dimas?
The median home value in San Dimas is $801,800, about 7.1 times the typical yearly household income.
33,789 people live in San Dimas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.