South Gate, CA Economy


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South Gate, CA is an attractive city located in Los Angeles County. It is home to a variety of businesses such as the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, Volkswagen, McDonald's and Denny's. The city also offers affordable housing with 2 bedroom rent costing $1,880 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are slightly higher than the national average at 101 index.
South Gate has a range of transportation options including Metro lines 211 and 534 that go through downtown Los Angeles as well as several buses that go throughout the city and other parts of Greater LA. There are also a few bike routes for those looking for an environmentally friendly way to get around town.

South Gate has an unemployment rate of 13.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

South Gate has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for South Gate
- The Sales Tax Rate for South Gate is 10.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for South Gate is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for South Gate
- The average income of a South Gate resident is $20,278 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a South Gate resident is $59,647 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySouth Gate, CaliforniaUnited States
  136
  -12.2%-6.2%
  32.2%33.5%
  10.3%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $20,278$37,638
  $59,647$69,021
  $60,415$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  7.9%6.8%
  14.1%10.0%
  6.0%2.5%
  11.0%11.0%
  10.3%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  2.5%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  3.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.9%4.2%
  5.7%9.3%
  11.6%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  7.9%7.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  3.6%4.7%
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