How are homes heated in Rosemead, CA?

Name: Heating fuel in Rosemead, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rosemead, used by 66.2% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 66.2% (±2.8 points)
Electricity: 26.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Rosemead

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Rosemead	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Utility gas	66.2% (±2.8 points)	62.6%	61.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	26.1% (±2.5 points)	29.3%	29.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.1% (±0.6 points)	1.7%	3.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±0.5 points)	0.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.5% (±0.4 points)	0.6%	1.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	4.5% (±1.1 points)	5.4%	3.0%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Rosemead, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Rosemead, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Los Angeles County (29.3%).

It is also lower than in California (29.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Rosemead

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rosemead
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Rosemead	—	26.1% (±2.5 points)	—
South San Gabriel	1.6 mi	22.0% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
San Gabriel	2.0 mi	20.5% (±2.2 points)	Lower
South El Monte	2.3 mi	29.6% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Temple City	2.7 mi	22.0% (±2.8 points)	Lower
El Monte	3.1 mi	27.5% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Monterey Park	3.2 mi	33.4% (±2.4 points)	Higher
Alhambra	3.2 mi	37.8% (±2.1 points)	Higher
East San Gabriel	3.3 mi	24.7% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Gabriel, CA (20.5%), Temple City, CA (22.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monterey Park, CA (33.4%), Alhambra, CA (37.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Los Angeles County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
55 (tie)	Palos Verdes Estates	0.0% (±0.9 points)
55 (tie)	Pasadena	0.0% (±0.1 points)
55 (tie)	Pico Rivera	0.0% (±0.1 points)
55 (tie)	Rancho Palos Verdes	0.0% (±0.3 points)
55 (tie)	Rolling Hills	0.0% (±7.0 points)
55 (tie)	Rolling Hills Estates	0.0% (±1.5 points)
55 (tie)	Rosemead	0.0% (±0.3 points)
55 (tie)	San Dimas	0.0% (±0.4 points)
55 (tie)	San Fernando	0.0% (±0.7 points)
55 (tie)	San Marino	0.0% (±1.1 points)
55 (tie)	Santa Clarita	0.0% (±0.1 points)
55 (tie)	Santa Fe Springs	0.0% (±0.7 points)
55 (tie)	Sierra Madre	0.0% (±0.9 points)

Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Rosemead

What is the most common way to heat a home in Rosemead?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rosemead, used by 66.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Rosemead heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in Rosemead use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Rosemead have electric heat?

26.1% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Rosemead heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rosemead city, California

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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