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Sierra Madre, CA

Sierra Madre is a suburb of the Los area, known for top-rated schools and easy access to jobs.

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Population
35,446
-0.49% YoY
Median rent
$5,536/mo
Median home
$1334k
Sunny days/yr
238
School rating
9/10
Walk score
54/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 69.4/100

Job market

Median income$114,001
Unemployment3%
Job growth (yoy)3.8%

Top industries

TechMediaBiotechTourism

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Walk & schools

School Rating

9/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score54/100
Transit score21/100
Bike score41/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index3.9
Property crime index15.2

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index165

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Apr–May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Shoulder
Jul, Mar
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Aug (heat)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 84°F, winters 53°F. moderate rainfall; plenty of sun.

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