California · Metropolitan Area
La Crescenta-Montrose is a small city in California with a population of 19,940. Residents earn $119,775 per year, which is 59% above the national average.
Based on current data, La Crescenta-Montrose receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. La Crescenta-Montrose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Crescenta-Montrose is $119,775, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places La Crescenta-Montrose among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in La Crescenta-Montrose is $1,151,100, making it a premium housing market at 308% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,231 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
La Crescenta-Montrose is a highly educated community — 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
La Crescenta-Montrose enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 56.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| 222% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,775 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,075 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% 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 | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
| Census Median | $1,151,100 |
| 308% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,292,649 |
| Median List Price | $1,499,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,499,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $891 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.3% |
| Price Drops | 15.8% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,231 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,306 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 20.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| 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 | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.5 inches |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,845 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,813/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2330°N, 118.2358°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.5% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,813/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| 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 | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |