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Sierra Madre, CA

Sierra Madre is a city in Los Angeles County, California, whose population was 10,917 at the 2010 U.S. Census, up from 10,580 at the time of the 2000 U.S. Census. The city is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley below the southern edge of the Angeles National Forest. Pasadena and Altadena are to its west, with Arcadia to its south and east. The Sierra Madre is known as "Wisteria City", and its city seal is decorated with a drawing of the now widely known 500-foot (150 m) vine. It is also called the "Village of the Foothills" and was an All-America City in 2007.

In approximately 500 CE, Tongva Indians, the native people migrated from the Mojave area to what would become Los Angeles County (including the San Gabriel Valley). Their name means "People of the Earth". Their primary language was Uto-Aztecan Shoshonean. In the 16th century, there were about 25 Tongva villages, with a population of approximately 400 people. By 1769, the first Spanish settlers arrived in the region, finding an estimated 5,000 Tongva living in 31 villages. The Sierra Madre was the site of a settlement named Sonayna. Two years later, Mission San Gabriel Arcangel was founded in present-day Montebello. The mission was later moved to San Gabriel because of severe flooding from the Rio Hondo River, which ruined their crops. The original mission site is now marked by a California Historical Landmark. Tongvas were integrated into the culture of the mission, and the tribe was renamed Gabrielino Indians by the Spaniards. The first Mount Wilson trail was carved by the Gabrielino Indians, who used it when they carried timber down from the mountains for the construction of the San Gabriel Mission in 1771.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km2). 3.0 square miles (7.7 km2) of it is land, and 0.15% is water.

The Sierra Madre gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Fitness, Pilates & Group Fitness, and YMCA. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Sierra Madre, such as the Mt. Wilson Trail and the Bailey Canyon Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Sierra Madre, CA are Los Angeles County Arboretum, Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park, Bailey Canyon Trail.

Population: 11,013 (2021). Area code: 626. Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Area: 2.96 sq mi (7.65 km2). ZIP Codes: 91024, 91025. 
 

FAQs

What is special about Sierra Madre, CA?

The Sierra Madre is historically linked to the old mountain resorts of the San Gabriel Mountains and Valley. The Sierra Madre Villa Hotel was a pioneer of summer resorts that populated the San Gabriel Valley in the late 19th century. The municipality also operated and maintained the landmark "Lizzie's Trail" inn at the head of Old Mount Wilson Trail.

Is Sierra Madre, CA a good place to live?

Sierra Madre is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Sierra Madre offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sierra Madre, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Sierra Madre and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

Is Sierra Madre, CA  safe?

The median home price in Sierra Madre is $1,412,524 with a median price per sqft of $778. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Sierra Madre to be 235.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre Recreation and Community Services Department

Sierra Fitness

Pilates & Group Fitness

YMCA

Mt. Wilson Trail 

Bailey Canyon Park

Los Angeles County Arboretum, 

Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park,

Bailey Canyon Trail

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