Housing
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
| Housing Type |
Number of Units |
Percent of Total |
| Single Family Detached |
15,174 |
63.10% |
| Single Family Attached |
1,865 |
7.80% |
| Multi-Family 2 - 4 Units |
3,214 |
13.40% |
| Multi-Family 5 or More Units |
3,505 |
14.60% |
| Mobile Home |
293 |
1.20% |
| Total |
24,051 |
|
Source: California Department of Finance
Housing Production (Number of Total Permits Issued From 2000 - 2012)
Households by Size - 2012
Households by Income - 2012
