San Dimas

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San Dimas, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,246

Population

32,648

Renter Mix

29% Rent

Enjoy a small-town feel and sweeping mountain views in this Los Angeles suburb

Suburban Family-Friendly Mountains Accessible

Cradled at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, San Dimas is a thriving city less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles. San Dimas is characterized as a suburb with plenty of its own offerings. Those looking to rent in this exciting town will find a variety of modern apartment communities and single-family homes to choose from. The city provides a number of parks and community facilities as well as access to various forms of transportation. Commuting and traveling from San Dimas is easy because residents have access to Interstates 10 and 210 as well as the 57 and 60 Freeways. The nearby Pomona Metrolink train runs from LA Union Station to San Bernardino, making public transit an option.

San Dimas is home to Raging Waters Los Angeles, the largest water park on the West Coast. With over 50 world-class rides, slides, and attractions, residents and guests can enjoy aquatic adventures of all kinds. For more family-friendly fun, visit local favorite Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park where the options for biking, hiking, fishing, and boating are endless. Indulge your curiosity about the history of the region at the Pacific Railroad Museum.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$104,038

Average: $126,057

Education

9,774

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

16,217

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

San Dimas has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in San Dimas, CA is $1,805 for a studio, $2,254 for one bedroom, $2,555 for two bedrooms, and $2,783 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Dimas has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,254/month
710 Sq Ft
House
$3,820/month
1,453 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Arma J. Shull Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

633 Students

Gladstone Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

518 Students

Allen Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

Fred Ekstrand Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

475 Students

Ramona Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,371 Students

Lone Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

870 Students

San Dimas High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,235 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Dimas Canyon Nature Center
  • Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
  • Alf Museum of Paleontology
  • Covina Park
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Ontario International
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.