Altadena, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
41,921 Population
$129,123 Median Income
$1,073,500 Home Value
$2,250 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
46.2 yrs Median Age
52.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.6
Economy
2.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population41,921
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density4,949/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 46.0%

Economy

4.6/5
Median Income$129,123
Per Capita Income$65,192
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty Rate5.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M

Housing

2.0/5
Home Value (Census)$1,073,500
Zillow Value$1,094,611
Median Rent$2,250
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity25.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression20.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul57° / 76°
Rain20 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)258

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Work From Home23.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Altadena Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$129,123
Home Value$1,073,500
Median Rent$2,250
Poverty Rate5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+52.7%
Unemployment4.7%
Avg Temperature66.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population41,921
Population Density4,949 per sq mi
Median Age46.2 years
Male47.0%
Female53.0%
Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46% Black 18% Hispanic 3.1% Other 32.9%
White46.0%
Black or African American18.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races32.9%

Language

English Only67.9%
Spanish Speakers32.1%
English 67.9% Spanish 32.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.9%
Health Insurance96.3%

Income

72% above avg
Median Household Income$129,123
Per Capita Income$65,192
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,607
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Poverty Rate5.3%
Total Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation24,882
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Retail Stores29,130
Manufacturing10,448
Total Establishments572,385

Industry Mix

Restaurants 24,882 Healthcare 37,635 Retail 29,130 Manufacturing 10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,528
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,469

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.1 min
Work From Home23.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

281% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,073,500
Zillow Home Value Index$1,094,611

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,638,888
Price Per Sq Ft$556
Homes Sold (month)15
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops16.4%
Active Inventory67

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Rental Costs

93% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,250
Zillow Rent Index$4,275

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,469
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.98%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.3%
Regular Checkup72.3%
Premature Death Rate6,746 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)37,635
Restaurants (County)24,882

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Temperature

57°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average66.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation20.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Land Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density4,949 per sq mi
Latitude34.1922°
Longitude-118.1356°
County FIPS06037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Democrat +32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.7%
High School+92.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density4,949 per sq mi
Land Area8.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)258

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

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