Apartments for rent in Sierra Madre, CA

Sierra Madre is a town in California with a population of slightly more than 11,000. Middle-aged professionals will feel welcome, as they account for an above-average portion of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in California. Home ownership is more common than renting in Sierra Madre, and 40% of residents rent. At $1,507 a month, the average rent is just above the state average.

Sierra Madre has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 16% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 27% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Sierra Madre residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are education, scientific, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries make up 26% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $114,000, Sierra Madre workers take home around $28,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Sierra Madre's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, slower than most cities in California, Sierra Madre residents have found that it takes some patience getting to work. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 44% of residents, while public transportation isn't used extensively. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.