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La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
20,094 Population 2,328/sq mi density
$221,451 Median Income $101,748 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,292,649 Zillow
$2,842 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,559 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$221,451 median income, 2.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.5% bachelor's degree or higher

La Cañada Flintridge, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$221,451
195% above
$101,748 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $1,292,649
Median Rent
$2,842/mo
144% above
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
1,559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.5%
124% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.1%
37% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
326 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
295%
Home Value
709%
Rent
244%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
224%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Cañada Flintridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 2.8% (22% below 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.

Safety & Crime

La Cañada Flintridge reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,559/100K.

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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population20,094
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,328/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$221,451
Per Capita$101,748
Unemployment2.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,559/100K

Health

Obesity20.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.