At a Glance
Median Income
$221,451
$101,748 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,292,649
Median Rent
$2,842/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.5%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.1%
8.0% smoking rate
How La Cañada Flintridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Cañada Flintridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Cañada Flintridge 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
La Cañada Flintridge residents earn a median household income of $221,451 , which is 195% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $101,748. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 La Cañada Flintridge is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,292,649. Median rent is $2,842/month, with 30.6% 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 1957.
Education
75.5% of adults in La Cañada Flintridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Cañada Flintridge 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 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population20,094
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,328/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born26.1%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$221,451
Per Capita$101,748
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,842
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$1,292,649
Housing Units6,983
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity20.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,414 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+35.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries258
Did You Know?
La Cañada Flintridge was founded in 1976.
The median home in La Cañada Flintridge was built in 1957.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
26.1% 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.