La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
19,940 Population 5,813/sq mi density
$119,775 Median Income $57,075 per capita
$1,151,100 Home Value $1,287,936 Zillow
$2,231 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$119,775 median income, 7.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$1,151,100 home value, $2,231/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,775
59% above
$57,075 per capita
Home Value
$1,151,100
308% above
Zillow: $1,287,936
Median Rent
$2,231/mo
92% above
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
68% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.1%
37% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How La Crescenta-Montrose Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Crescenta-Montrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
159%
Home Value
408%
Rent
192%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Crescenta-Montrose a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Crescenta-Montrose residents earn a median household income of $119,775 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,075. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Crescenta-Montrose is $1,151,100 , 308% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,287,936. Median rent is $2,231/month, with 35.6% 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 1958.

Education

56.5% of adults in La Crescenta-Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Crescenta-Montrose 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

Population19,940
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density5,813/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born28.5%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$119,775
Per Capita$57,075
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

F
Home Value$1,151,100
Rent$2,231
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$1,287,936
Housing Units7,548
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,845 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in La Crescenta-Montrose was built in 1958.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
28.5% 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.