City safety & data profile

RosemeadCA

Rosemead, CA is a 55K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $73,566.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rosemead, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rosemead has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $807,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

55K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$73,566
Median income
$807,200
Median home
13.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Rosemead

Rosemead posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Rosemead area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Rosemead

Where Rosemead income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,566 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Rosemead, CA beyond the headline numbers

Rosemead sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 34.08°N, -118.07°W. Population 54,908, $73,566 median household income. Median home value $807,200, median rent $1,834. Poverty rate 13.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rosemead's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then physical inactivity at 35%. 1 hospital in/around Rosemead, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Rosemead from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
54,908
Rosemead
Median Income
$73,566
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$807,200
+254% vs avg
Median Age
44.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - Rosemead's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
9.8M-1%
Median Income
$90,112+61%
Median Home Value
$834,200+99%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Rosemead, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,834/mo
Poverty Rate
13.7% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 66%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
Physical Inactivity
35%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Obesity
20.3%
Diabetes
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Current Smoking
13.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.2%
Binge Drinking
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.8%
Annual Checkup 72.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
7.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Rosemead, CA? ▼
Rosemead, CA has a population of 54,908 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in Rosemead? ▼
The median household income in Rosemead, CA is $73,566 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
What is the median home value in Rosemead? ▼
The median home value in Rosemead, CA is $807,200. Median rent is $1,834/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rosemead? ▼
The top health indicators in Rosemead include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), Physical Inactivity (35%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Rosemead? ▼
Rosemead has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Rosemead? ▼
The median age in Rosemead, CA is 44.6 years. 21.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rosemead, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 55K and a $73,566 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Rosemead area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Rosemead's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Rosemead area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Los Angeles County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.