Self-storage is quite useful if you are making the transition from one town to another. Used widely to make it easier to move, they can store all of your unnecessary goods and limit actual moving day to only furniture and heavy electronics. Alhambra, in particular, is an attractive city to live in for a variety of reasons. A part of the massive Los Angeles metro area, there are several things you should know before you make the move there. Why is It So Attractive? Founded in the mid-1800s but incorporated in 1903, Alhambra was set up as a gateway to the San Gabriel Valley, then a popular region for farming and prospecting within Los Angeles County. It is named after the anthology put together by Washington Irving, Tales of the Alhambra, and originally modeled to be representative of that fictional place. As a result, Alhambra is called a “city of homes” because it has a wide variety of architectural diversity in both commercial buildings and private homes. Plenty of Culture Alhambra today has a large Asian majority, making up 52.9% of the population as of the 2010 census. This Asian population has affected the culture of Alhambra tremendously as the city hosts several Asian-inspired events, such as the annual Lunar New Year celebration which draws 25 thousand people from all over the county. Alhambra is also a small, densely populated community, with the city itself occupying a square area of 7.6 miles. Over 99% of that area is undeveloped, making Alhambra an ideal place for business owners to set up shop. Great for Business Owners A storage unit can be utilized to tremendous affect in Alhambra because of both of these things. If you want to be active in city events, you can store all sorts of goods relating to that event such as decorations. Business owners moving into Alhambra can also use them for securing their confidential documents and facilitating development. Of course, Alhambra is also a wonderful place to raise your family as there are plenty of schools and little crime. We hope this guide helps you smooth over your transition to Alhambra and acclimates you to the urban environment of this charming town. Happy moving! Call or vist our self storage facility in Alhambra at the address listed below: US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
