Here's what it costs to live in South Gate, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,531 per month, while the typical home is valued around $636,300. Households earn a median of $74,571 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$74,571
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,531
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$636,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
91,483
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,042
Per month
Avg Home Value
$939,500
Census ACS
January Avg
59°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.1
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.2%
What is the cost of living index for South Gate?
The cost of living index for South Gate is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in South Gate?
The median gross rent in South Gate is $1,531 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in South Gate?
The median household income in South Gate is $74,571 per year.
What is the median home value in South Gate?
The median home value in South Gate is $636,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in South Gate?
Air quality data for South Gate is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in South Gate?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
