Living in La Crescenta-Montrose, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Crescenta-Montrose · Census data 2020–2024
La Crescenta-Montrose has 19,660 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $130,000 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,207,100, the median rent is $2,281/month.
La Crescenta-Montrose at a glance
- Population
- 19,660
- Median age
- 42.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $130,000State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,207,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,281/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Crescenta-Montrose a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in La Crescenta-Montrose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Crescenta-Montrose the median home value is $1,207,100, 263% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,281 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,802 a month in housing costs.
La Crescenta-Montrose median household income
The median household income in La Crescenta-Montrose is $130,000 and the income per person is $62,819. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Crescenta-Montrose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,595
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.66
La Crescenta-Montrose demographics
- Population
- 19,660
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 7,394
- Foreign-born
- 28.8%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Crescenta-Montrose ›
Education in La Crescenta-Montrose
56.8% of adults 25 and older in La Crescenta-Montrose have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 24.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Crescenta-Montrose
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
La Crescenta-Montrose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 19,660 | $130,000 | $1,207,100 | $2,281 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 19,935 | $241,875 | $2,000,001 | $2,873 |
| Glendale | 190,748 | $88,393 | $1,102,300 | $2,182 |
| Burbank | 104,546 | $97,082 | $1,089,100 | $2,192 |
| Altadena | 41,705 | $128,720 | $1,120,000 | $2,355 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
| South Pasadena | 26,068 | $127,175 | $1,640,000 | $2,284 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA?
The median household income in La Crescenta-Montrose is $130,000, 31% 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 La Crescenta-Montrose?
The median home value in La Crescenta-Montrose is $1,207,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Crescenta-Montrose?
The median gross rent in La Crescenta-Montrose is $2,281 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is La Crescenta-Montrose, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in La Crescenta-Montrose?
The median age in La Crescenta-Montrose is 42.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Crescenta-Montrose?
The average commute to work in La Crescenta-Montrose is 29 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Crescenta-Montrose?
The unemployment rate in La Crescenta-Montrose is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Crescenta-Montrose?
56.8% of adults in La Crescenta-Montrose 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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