South Gate, California

South Gate Local Services

92K Residents
7.7 mi from DTLA
7 mi² Area

South Gate at a Glance

👥 91,836 Population
💰 $71,315 Median Household Income
🎂 35.2 Median Age
📐 7.24 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 12,684 People per sq mile
⛰️ 115 ft Elevation
🚗 7.7 mi 8 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

South Gate Weather

69°F
few clouds
South Gate, CA
Feels Like 69°
Humidity 91%
Wind 1 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 11:42 AM
4-Day Forecast
Sunday scattered clouds ☁️ 72° 72°
Monday clear sky 🌙 75° 75°
Tuesday broken clouds ☁️ 76° 76°

About South Gate

History

South Gate is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, with 7.4 square miles (19 km2). It is located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles.

Mexican and Salvadoran are the most common ancestries in South Gate.

City Facts

Incorporated 1923
Government City Council

Economy

As of June 2009, California's EDD lists the unemployment rate in South Gate as 14.4%, with negative job growth. The California State Board of Equalization lists South Gate's sale tax rate as 10.75%. The income per capita is $11,566, which includes all adults and children.

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Landmarks & Attractions

South Gate offers ten city parks for the enjoyment of its citizens. South Gate Park covers a total of 96.8 acres (392,000 m2), and is the largest park within the city limits. This park is used to carry out most of the Parks and Recreation Department's community programs.

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