Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Altadena
Altadena, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,909
Population
40,095
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Experience the best of both the city and the mountains in this northern L.A. suburb
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Commuter
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Upscale
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Nature
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Altadena is a thriving suburban community sandwiched between Pasadena to the south and the Angeles National Forest to the north. Almost entirely a residential community, Altadena’s rental market is mostly composed of unpretentious single-family homes with a handful of apartments and condos in the mix as well.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab oratory sits just to the west of town, making Altadena a popular home base for many of the facility’s staff. The Rubio Canyon and Sam Merrill Trailheads provide direct links from the northern part of Altadena into the nearby hills, making it a great spot for folks who enjoy hiking and exploring the rugged landscape of Southern California.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,046
Average: $151,276
Education
16,582
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,452
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Altadena has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Altadena, CA is $1,876 for a studio, $1,909 for one bedroom, $2,254 for two bedrooms, and $2,727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altadena has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,909/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$4,856/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,918/month
780 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Altadena, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
279 Students
Public
Grades K-8
463 Students
Public
Grades K-5
658 Students
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Public
Grades K-5
658 Students
Public
Grades K-8
463 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
407 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Eaton Canyon Nature Center
- Kidspace Children's Museum
- Huntington Botanical Gardens
- Descanso Gardens
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.