At a Glance
Median Income
$129,123
$65,192 per capita
Home Value
$1,073,500
Zillow: $1,126,414
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.7%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
8.7% smoking rate
How Altadena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altadena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altadena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altadena residents earn a median household income of $129,123 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,192. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altadena is $1,073,500 , 281% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,126,414. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
52.7% of adults in Altadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altadena has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population41,921
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density4,949/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,123
Per Capita$65,192
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$1,073,500
Rent$2,250
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$1,126,414
Housing Units15,729
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,414 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations103
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Altadena was founded in 1887.
The median home in Altadena was built in 1945.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.