California · Metropolitan Area
La Cañada Flintridge is a small city in California with a population of 20,094. Residents earn $221,451 per year, which is 195% above the national average.
Based on current data, La Cañada Flintridge receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. La Cañada Flintridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Cañada Flintridge is $221,451, which is significantly higher than the national average — 195% above $75,149. This places La Cañada Flintridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in La Cañada Flintridge is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,842 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
La Cañada Flintridge is a highly educated community — 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
La Cañada Flintridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 68.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| 139% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $221,451 |
| 195% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $101,748 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 572,385 |
| County GDP | $1,002,965M |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Healthcare | 37,635 |
| Retail | 29,130 |
| Manufacturing | 10,448 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.52% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $3,188,000 |
| Median List Price | $3,188,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $905 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,842 |
| 144% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.52% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,746/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,001 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.1 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2097°N, 118.2001°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.5% |
| 124% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,328/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 258 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Retail Stores | 29,130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,001 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |