At a Glance
Median Income
$85,727
$31,884 per capita
Home Value
$607,400
Zillow: $708,527
Median Rent
$1,831/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
1,505/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
10.8% smoking rate
How Azusa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Azusa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Azusa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Azusa residents earn a median household income of $85,727 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,884. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Azusa is $607,400 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $708,527. Median rent is $1,831/month, with 30.8% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Azusa reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,505/100K. The murder rate is 10.5/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Azusa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Azusa has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population49,318
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density5,105/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born31.8%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,727
Per Capita$31,884
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$607,400
Rent$1,831
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$708,527
Housing Units14,741
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property1,505/100K
Murder10.5/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation643 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Azusa was founded in 1887.
The median home in Azusa was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
31.8% 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.