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Rosemead, CA

Rosemead is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 50,245, currently dropping. Rosemead is part of a cluster of cities, along with Alhambra, Arcadia, Temple City, Monterey Park, San Marino, and San Gabriel, in the west San Gabriel Valley with a growing Asian-American population.

Before the arrival of the Spanish, the area around Rosemead was populated by Native Americans known as the people of the willow houses or better known as the Kizh (pronounced Keech), alternatively Tongva or as the Spaniards renamed them, the Gabrieleños. In 1771, the Spanish founded the first Mission San Gabriel Arcángel in the area that was formally known as the village of Shevaangna or Siba what is [first Angeleno William McCawley 1996] now known as La Mision Veija or Whittier Narrows on the border between Montebello and Rosemead. In 1775, the mission moved to avoid the spring floods that ruined the first crops, to its present location in San Gabriel formally known as the village of Tovisvanga.

During the Spanish Colonial era, the area that is now the City of Rosemead was part of the land administered by the San Gabriel Mission. As part of the Mexican government's Secularization Act of 1833, the land, formerly held by the Mission, was distributed to private citizens, requiring only that they build a house and graze cattle, bringing to an end the Mission Era  Following the Mexican–American War and the 1848 signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe which transferred sovereignty over the territory now known as the State of California to the United States, Anglo-American immigration began to flow to the area. The southern part of Rosemead was part of Rancho Potrero Grande (Large Pasture) which was originally granted to a Native American man named Manuel Antonio, who was a "mayordomo" (overseer) at the San Gabriel Mission. The 4,431-acre (18 km2) ranch was later transferred to Juan Matias Sánchez.

Rosemead is located at 34°4′N 118°5′W (34.070, -118.082). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13 km2). 5.2 square miles (13 km2) of it is land and 0.19% is water. The city is bordered to the north by San Gabriel and Temple City, to the east by El Monte, and South El Monte, to the south by the unincorporated area of South San Gabriel and Montebello, and the west by San Gabriel and Monterey Park.

Rosemead focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Rosemead Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include UFC Gym, Chuze Fitness, and Wellness Living. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Rosemead, such as the Bosque del Rio Hondo and the Jay Imperial Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Rosemead, CA are Whittier Narrows Golf Course, Rosemead Park, American Military Museum. 

Population: 49,582 (2024). ZIP codes: 91770–91772. Area codes: 323, 626. Elevation: 318′. Area: 5.2 square miles (13 km2). 

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Rosemead, CA?

With a crime rate of 34 per one thousand residents, Rosemead has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 30. Within California, more than 87% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Rosemead.

What is Rosemead, CA is known for?

Rose purchased 500 to 700 acres to breed and train horses and called his place Rose's Meadow, which was shortened to Rosemead and gave the city its name. Small truck farms and chicken and rabbit ranches became popular and the city was incorporated in 1959. The quiet, pastoral lands are now crowded with businesses, industries, shops, and some 53,000 people.

Is Rosemead, CA a good place to live?

Living in Rosemead offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Rosemead, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Rosemead tend to be liberal. The public schools in Rosemead are highly rated.

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City of Rosemead

Rosemead’s Recreation and Community Services Department

UFC Gym

Wellness Living

Bosque del Río Hondo

Whittier Narrows Golf Course

Rosemead Park

American Military Museum

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About Rosemead

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