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Altadena
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Altadena is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 42,719. Altadena is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Altadena offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Altadena there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Altadena and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Altadena are highly rated.

About

About Altadena...
Population
42,719

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$991,200
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,127
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Altadena Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Altadena

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$123,869
National
$75,149

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