West SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Rosemead, California
Central-western SGV value · Strong dining corridors · Multi-district city
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Rosemead, 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
$850K
March 2026 · -7.6% YoY
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$807K
-4.4% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Median $ / Sq Ft
$616
-4.1% YoY
Source: Redfin
Days on Market
~40–51
Somewhat competitive
Source: Redfin
Schools · Historical guide
Rosemead School District & El Monte Union HSD
Rosemead is a multi-district city. The Rosemead School District covers TK–8 across much of the city, with high schools served by the El Monte Union High School District. Portions of Rosemead also fall within the Garvey and Alhambra Unified districts. Confirming exactly which districts serve a specific address is the single most important school step here.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.
Rosemead High School
Grades 9–12 · El Monte Union HSD
An 8/10 GreatSchools rating, above the California average, with a 91% graduation rate and AP and GATE programs. The strongest secondary option serving the city.
Source: GreatSchools
Rosemead School District
Grades TK–8 · Public
Four elementary schools plus Muscatel Middle School cover the elementary and middle grades for much of the city. The district also serves slivers of El Monte, San Gabriel, and Temple City.
Source: Rosemead School District
A multi-district city
Grades K–12 · Public
Portions of Rosemead are served by the Garvey and Alhambra Unified districts rather than Rosemead SD. Two homes a few blocks apart can sit in different districts — always confirm the assignment before an offer.
Source: GreatSchools · district attendance boundaries
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~50,000
51,185 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$73,566
2024 estimate
Homeownership Rate
47.3%
Mixed owner / renter market
Median Age
44.6
Established multi-generational families
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · California-demographics.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Rosemead
Garvey Park
The city's recreation hub — the Splash Zone water park and the Garvey Paws dog park anchor a busy community space.
Valley & Garvey Corridors
A dense commercial corridor along Valley Boulevard and Garvey Avenue — markets, restaurants, and small business.
Dinsmoor Heritage House
A late-1920s house museum that preserves Rosemead's early history and civic identity.
Mid-Century Housing Stock
Predominantly single-family homes on standard suburban lots — well-suited to family configurations and ADU additions.
Central SGV Location
Strong access to Alhambra, San Gabriel, Temple City, and the 10 and 60 freeway corridors — equidistant to regional centers.
Garvey Center
A modern community center expanding Rosemead's civic and recreation amenities for residents.
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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