In 2012, the total number of households in the city was 24,910. That same year, the average household size for South Gate was 4.1 and the median household income was $41,851.
Housing Units by Type - 2012
Source: California Department of Finance
Housing Type
Number of Units
Percent of Total
Single Family Detached
15,174
63.1%
Single Family Attached
1,865
7.8%
Multi-Family 2 - 4 Units
3,214
13.4%
Multi-Family 5 or More Units
3,505
14.6%
Mobile Home
293
1.2%
Total
24,051
Housing Production (Number of Total Permits Issued From 2000 - 2012)