Snapshot
Population
10,940
US Census ACS, 2024 / FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Median home price
$1,274,157
Redfin, 2026-08
Median rent
$2,198/mo
US Census ACS, 2024
Crime / 1k
8.1
FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Market
Price / sq ft
$764
Redfin, 2026-08
Months of supply
3.2
Redfin, 2026-08
Median days on market
52
Redfin, 2026-08
Renter-occupied
44.2%
US Census ACS, 2024
Median household income
$143,547
US Census ACS, 2024
Housing units
4,977
US Census ACS, 2024
Developments
What you can build here — ADU
Typical SFR: 1 ADU + 1 JADU. Size 800-1,200 SQFT. State fee exemptions apply. 60-day ministerial clock.
Chapter 17.22. Last verified 2026-08-18. Not legal advice — confirm current requirements with Sierra Madre's planning department. See the statewide ADU floor every city sits on top of.
What you can build here — zoning standards
| Zone(s) | Density | Height | Setbacks F / S / R | Lot coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | R-1 (7,500 sf) | 5.8 du/ac | 25 ft | 25' / 5' / 15' | 40% |
| R-H (Hillside) | Lower | Lower / stricter view | Stricter | Lower | |
| Duplex | R-2 (7,500 sf) | 11 du/ac | 30 ft / 2 stories | 25' / 10% width / 15' | 45% |
| Townhome | R-3 / R-3-20 / R-3-30 | 13–30 du/ac | 30 ft (with limited 3rd story) | 15–25' / — | Per zone |
| Multifamily | R-3 series | 13–30 du/ac | 30 ft | 15–25' front | Per zone |
Parking · 2 spaces/unit garage/carport; MF open space ~500 sf/unit in some zones.
Overlays to check · SB 9 lot-split eligible · Density Bonus Law applicable · Hillside Overlay
Base zoning — always check for a project-specific overlay or density-bonus increase. Not legal advice. Sierra Madre Municipal Code Title 17 (Ch 17.20/24/28/29); Housing Element Table III-1. Last verified 2026-08-23. Full zoning code
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