Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
La Crescenta
La Crescenta, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,722
Population
28,997
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Let the mountain views and great location inspire you.
Beautiful Views
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Mountains
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Park Space
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Outdoor Adventures
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LA Area
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Tucked against the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, La Crescenta gives you the feeling of escaping the city without actually leaving it behind. The foothills setting means trailheads are practically in your backyard, with Deukmejian Wilderness Park offering 709 acres of open space, including the historic Le Mesnager Barn. Angeles National Forest stretches out just beyond, drawing hikers, campers, and anyone who needs to trade traffic noise for pine trees.
Day-to-day life here moves at a refreshingly unhurried pace, with tree-lined streets, mountain views, and a walkable stretch of local shops and eateries. When you're ready to venture out, Glendale sits about eight miles south, Pasadena is roughly seven miles to the east, and Downtown Los Angeles is only 13 miles away via the I-210. That kind of access to major employment and entertainment hubs makes La Crescenta a genuinely smart base.
Rental options lean toward smaller apartment communities and garden-style buildings woven into residential blocks, with the occasional townhome or duplex available. Whether you're after a cozy studio or a spacious two-bedroom, the housing stock reflects the neighborhood's laid-back, residential character.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,919
Average: $149,699
Education
12,460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,182
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
La Crescenta has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in La Crescenta, CA is $1,073 for a studio, $1,735 for one bedroom, $2,390 for two bedrooms, and $3,031 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Crescenta has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,735/month
298 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Crescenta, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Descanso Gardens
- La Tuna Canyon Park
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Griffith Park
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.