South Gate 64 Good
South Gate Livability #410 ranked city in California#12,748 ranked city in the USARanks better than 56% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in South Gate

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in South Gate?

South Gate, California is a moderately-sized city with a population of 94,905 inhabitants. With a population density of 13,114 people per square mile, South Gate is well above the nation's average density level. More than a quarter of the residents of South Gate identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 86% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. With an average age of 32 years old, South Gate could be a great place to live for young adults as this age is well below the national average. South Gate is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 46%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married. An important consideration when living in South Gate is the longer-than-average commute times. If you seek a short work commute, this area may not be the best choice for you. The one-way commute time here typically takes 33 minutes, far surpassing the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in South Gate could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, cost of living, employment, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in South Gate and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare South Gate to California and the national average.

South Gate, CA receives 66 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #366 in California and #10,201 in the USA. There are some categories that South Gate ranks poorly for, including: crime (F) and cost of living (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to figure out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in South Gate. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in South Gate are affordable. The median home price for South Gate homes is $438,100, which is 7% higher than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in South Gate, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 8, which is 25% higher than the California average.

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      South Gate transportation information

      Statistic South Gate California National
      Average one way commute33min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.4%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.1%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.3%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.3%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.5%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home3.8%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The South Gate, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).