Living in Altadena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altadena · Census data 2020–2024
Altadena has 41,705 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $128,720 (30% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,120,000, the median rent is $2,355/month.
Altadena at a glance
- Population
- 41,705
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $128,720State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,120,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,355/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Altadena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Altadena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altadena the median home value is $1,120,000, 237% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,355 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,430 a month in housing costs.
Altadena median household income
The median household income in Altadena is $128,720 and the income per person is $66,553. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Altadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,815
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.70
Altadena demographics
- Population
- 41,705
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 15,092
- Foreign-born
- 22.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altadena ›
Education in Altadena
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Altadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altadena
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Altadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena | 41,705 | $128,720 | $1,120,000 | $2,355 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 19,935 | $241,875 | $2,000,001 | $2,873 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| Sierra Madre | 10,940 | $143,547 | $1,226,800 | $2,198 |
| South Pasadena | 26,068 | $127,175 | $1,640,000 | $2,284 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
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What is the median household income in Altadena, CA?
The median household income in Altadena is $128,720, 30% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altadena?
The median home value in Altadena is $1,120,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Altadena?
The median gross rent in Altadena is $2,355 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Altadena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Altadena?
The median age in Altadena is 46.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Altadena?
The average commute to work in Altadena is 28 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altadena?
The unemployment rate in Altadena is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altadena?
53.3% of adults in Altadena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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