Alhambra

Alhambra is a charming, family oriented and economically prosperous community in the San Gabriel Valley. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 82,670, with more recent estimates putting the city at roughly 80,000 residents. There are diverse services for education, healthcare, and transportation. Located minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the western San Gabriel Valley region, Alhambra has great access to excellent dining, the region's strongest retail centers, and two-thirds of the state's largest corporations nearby. Alhambra Unified School District has a mission: "to ensure the educational success of all students by having a comprehensive educational program where students can learn and become productive members of a diverse society." The district serves the city of Alhambra along with most of Monterey Park and portions of Rosemead and San Gabriel.

Alhambra is also known for hosting the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival every year on Main Street. Produced by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Alhambra, the free, multi-block festival draws crowds with cultural performances, a dragon dance, live art, and more than a hundred vendors celebrating the diversity of the San Gabriel Valley.

Alhambra includes the friendly communities of Alhambra, Bean Tract, Story Park, Emery Park, Ramona Park, Mayfair, Auto Row, Downtown Alhambra, Fremont Avenue, Garfield Avenue, Midwick Tract, Mission Palm, Stoneman, Valley Boulevard, and West Main Street.

Alhambra's housing market sits below neighboring San Marino and Pasadena on price while still commanding a premium over the broader Los Angeles County average. As of May 2026, 37 homes sold in Alhambra at a median price of $930,000, up 2.5 percent from the prior month, with homes averaging 74 days on market and closing at about 101.3 percent of asking price. At that time, 165 active listings carried a median asking price of $958,000. For a buyer comparing Alhambra to nearby cities like Pasadena or South Pasadena, Alhambra's relative affordability, combined with its school district and central San Gabriel Valley location, is often the draw.

Alhambra is known for its family-oriented San Gabriel Valley community, its strong Alhambra Unified School District, its diverse dining scene, and its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Main Street.

Alhambra Unified School District serves the city of Alhambra along with most of Monterey Park and portions of Rosemead and San Gabriel.

As of May 2026, homes in Alhambra sold at a median price of about $930,000, with homes averaging 74 days on market and selling at roughly 101% of asking price.

Alhambra sits just minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the western San Gabriel Valley, giving residents easy access to the region's employers, dining, and retail.

If you are thinking about moving to the area, get in touch with The Middleman Team to learn about Alhambra real estate, or request a free home valuation to see what your Alhambra home could be worth. You can also meet Meg Middleman to talk through your specific move.