West SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Alhambra, California
Western SGV gateway · A-rated schools · Valley Boulevard heart
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Alhambra, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$950K
March 2026 · -2.4% YoY
Source: Redfin
Median $ / Sq Ft
$583
+0.4% YoY
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$831K
Early 2026 · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~42
Competitive — strong buyer demand
Source: Redfin
Schools · Historical guide
Alhambra Unified School District
Alhambra Unified School District serves roughly 14,600 students across Alhambra, Monterey Park, and parts of San Gabriel and Rosemead, and holds a Niche A grade — #81 of California districts and #24 in Los Angeles County. Strong, consistent academic performance is a genuine value anchor for the city's home prices.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Mark Keppel High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
One of Alhambra Unified's flagship high schools — a 9/10 GreatSchools rating, well above the California average, with AP and GATE programs. A primary draw for school-focused buyers.
Source: GreatSchools
Alhambra High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
Alhambra Unified's second comprehensive high school, an 8/10 GreatSchools rating. Together with Mark Keppel it gives the city two strong public secondary options.
Source: GreatSchools
Alhambra Unified — A-rated district
Grades K–12 · Public
The district's Niche A grade and top-100 statewide ranking reflect consistent performance across campuses. Boundary lines still matter — confirm the assigned schools before an offer.
Source: Niche · Alhambra USD
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~81,000
82,650 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$88,024
2024 · +3.3% YoY
Median Property Value
$857,800
2024 · +5.6% YoY
Median Age
41.5
Established family demographic
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · California-demographics.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Alhambra
Valley Boulevard
A major hub of San Gabriel Valley commerce and dining — dim sum, bakeries, and markets that draw regional traffic.
Historic Downtown
The Main Street and Garfield Avenue business district has been a center of commerce since 1895 — walkable and well-preserved.
26 Historic Neighborhoods
City-designated historic tracts — Bean Tract, Midwick Tract, Emery Park — give Alhambra deep architectural identity and premium-value blocks.
Almansor Park
The city's flagship park — a loop trail, a lake, and a golf course at the heart of a residential area.
Pyrenees Castle
The 1926 hillside castle is one of Alhambra's signature landmarks and a piece of its early-20th-century character.
10 / 710 Freeway Access
Bisected by the 10 and bordered by the 710 — among the most freeway-connected cities in the western SGV.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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