Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Alhambra, CA
About Alhambra
Alhambra is an established city of about 82,000 in the western San Gabriel Valley, roughly 8 miles east of downtown LA — the self-styled "Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley." Incorporated in 1903 and nicknamed the "City of Homes," it is known for its stock of historic Italian Beaux-Arts, Spanish Colonial, Craftsman and bungalow houses, a vibrant Main Street commercial corridor with a standout food scene. Housing mixes single-family homes (including historic districts) with condos, townhomes, and apartment buildings. Residents skew toward professionals and commuters prizing SGV value relative to Pasadena or Arcadia.
Home prices in Alhambra
The median listing price in Alhambra is $950,000.
Top places in Alhambra
- Main Street Alhambra — the downtown dining and shopping corridor.
- Almansor Park — large community park with lake, trails, golf course, and community center.
- Fosselman's Ice Cream — historic ice cream parlor on Main Street (a local institution since 1919).
- Granada Park and Story Park — classic neighborhood parks with pools and recreation.
- Alhambra Golf Course — 18-hole municipal course at Almansor Park.
- Alhambra Historical Society Museum — local history exhibits.
- Edwards Alhambra Renaissance — stadium theater on Main Street.
- The Hat (World Famous Pastrami) — beloved deli on Valley Boulevard.
Commuting from Alhambra
- I-10 San Bernardino Freeway runs along the city's south side; approximate drive to downtown LA is ~20–30 minutes (about 8 miles), longer at peak.
- No Metro rail station in Alhambra; Metro bus lines and the nearby A Line (Atlantic station in East LA, ~2 miles south) connect to downtown in roughly 30–40 minutes by transit.
- All times approximate; the 10 through the Eastside is congested in both peak directions.
Schools in Alhambra
Public schools: Alhambra Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Alhambra FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alhambra, CA?
The median listing price in Alhambra is $950,000. Median home price, Mar 2026 (CRMLS data) · Houzeo · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Alhambra, CA?
I-10 San Bernardino Freeway runs along the city's south side; approximate drive to downtown LA is ~20–30 minutes (about 8 miles), longer at peak. - Which school district serves Alhambra, CA?
Alhambra is served by Alhambra Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.