Altadena, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
41,921 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,123 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,073,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$844 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,953 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 54
Feb 6 0 54
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 2 0 60
May 1 0 65
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 76
Sep 0 0 73
Oct 1 0 66
Nov 2 0 59
Dec 3 0 53

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Pasadena Waldorf High School
<1 miles, SW · 5star
Pasadena Waldorf School
<1 miles, NW · 1star
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Colleges

Capstone College
2 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Huntington Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SW · 4.1star
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
5 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Airports

Bob Hope Airport
13 miles, NW · 2.3star
Los Angeles International Airport
23 miles, SW · 4.6star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
26 miles, SW · 1.9star
Ontario International Airport
32 miles, SE · 2.3star
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