SGV Core · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
San Marino, California
California's most academically dominant public schools · Multi-million-dollar residential
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in San Marino, 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
$3.39M
January 2026 closed sales
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$3.18M
Smoothed value · early 2026
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~73
Longer cycle than SGV average
Source: Redfin
Homes Sold (Jan 2026)
27
Up from 25 a year prior
Source: Redfin
Schools · Historical guide
San Marino Unified School District
San Marino Unified is the most consistently top-rated public school district in California by GreatSchools' methodology — every one of its public schools scores 10 out of 10. It is the single biggest reason families pay the San Marino premium, and the reason home values have remained structurally elevated through multiple market cycles.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.
San Marino High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
Consistently one of the top-performing public high schools in California, with a strong AP catalog and university-placement record. A primary driver of surrounding home values.
Source: GreatSchools · Niche
Huntington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Public
San Marino USD's only middle school — consistent 10/10 academic performance with broad enrichment. All elementary students feed in here before continuing to San Marino High.
Source: GreatSchools · San Marino USD
Carver & Valentine Elementary
Grades K–5 · Public
Both San Marino USD elementary schools rate 10/10. The boundary between them is one of the smallest differentiators in any SGV market because both are equally elite. Private alternatives (St. Andrew's, Clairbourn) also serve the community.
Source: GreatSchools · Niche
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~12,200
Small footprint · stable base
Median Household Income
$214,167
2024 estimate · among CA's highest
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
Very high · long-tenure residents
Median Age
46
Established multi-generational families
Median Property Value
$2.0M+
2024 estimate
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter · Point2Homes
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in San Marino
The Huntington Library
120-acre library, art museum, and botanical garden — one of the most prestigious cultural institutions on the West Coast.
Lacy Park
30-acre flagship city park with mature canopy and weekend concerts — materially affects values in surrounding blocks.
Pre-War Architectural Stock
1920s–40s Spanish Colonial, Tudor, and Period Revival homes dominate; architecturally important properties trade at premiums.
Pasadena Adjacency
Old Pasadena dining, the Norton Simon Museum, Caltech, and the Rose Parade are all a short drive — without the through-traffic.
Strict Zoning & Code
One of California's most stringent residential codes protects single-family character and preserves long-term values.
Intergenerational Market
Among the highest owner-occupancy rates in California (82.8%) — properties stay in families for decades, keeping inventory low.
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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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