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What are the crime rate and median income in South Gate, CA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in South Gate, close to the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $74,571 and the median home value is $636,300. Population: about 91,483 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in South Gate?
The FBI's 2025 figures put South Gate at 4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (429 in all). It stands at close to the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 5 murders. There were also 2,955 property crimes, a rate of 32.7 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 6.9 per 1,000, about 3.5 times the national rate. Compared with 2022, when 493 were reported, the count is down 13%.
| Offense (2025) | South Gate count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 429 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 24 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 189 | 2.1 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 211 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,955 | 32.7 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 224 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,112 | 23.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 619 | 6.9 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in South Gate changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 493 | 2,943 | 5 |
| 2023 | 485 | 3,155 | 8 |
| 2024 | 469 | 3,211 | 4 |
| 2025 | 429 | 2,955 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the South Gate Police Department's own reports.
How does South Gate compare with California?
The median household income in South Gate is $74,571, 25% lower than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $636,300 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,531 a month. About 91,483 people live on 7 square miles of land, roughly 12,641 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | South Gate | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,483 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,571 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $636,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,531 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 45.3% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in South Gate?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in South Gate: Jervis B. Webb Co., Cooper Drum Co. and Southern Avenue Industrial Area. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in South Gate?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in South Gate city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near South Gate?
Inside the city limits there are 28 public schools (2024-25) and 2 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 7 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles State Historic Park and Pío Pico State Historic Park and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in South Gate
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the South Gate city limits.
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the South Gate city limits: 7-10 Liquor Market 4 (South Gate), Abs Liquor (South Gate), Budget Liquor (South Gate), Corner Stop Liquor (South Gate), Firestone Liquor (South Gate), Galaxy Liquor (South Gate), Johny Liquor (South Gate), Lucky 7 Liquor & Deli (South Gate) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the South Gate city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in South Gate?
In 2025, South Gate had 4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (429 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 32.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in South Gate?
$74,571 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in South Gate?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $636,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect South Gate?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lynwood, CA (1 mi) · Huntington Park, CA (3 mi) · Florence-Graham, CA (3 mi) · Paramount, CA (3 mi) · Downey, CA (4 mi) · Compton, CA (4 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Los Angeles County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place South Gate city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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