Altadena

Located about 14 miles from Downtown L.A. and directly north of Pasadena.

Welcome to Altadena

Located about 14 miles from Downtown L.A. and directly north of Pasadena, Altadena is an unincorporated area with a high median household income and a cozy population of 42,777. Stop in at foodie-friendly AltaEats and shop the top-notch Farmers Market on Wednesdays, featuring Coldwater Canyon Provisions’ famed jams, artisan cheese from Drake Family Farms, and Japanese rice sandwiches from Mama Musubi.
 
Significant architecture in the neighborhood includes the Queen Anne-style Andrew McNally House, ultra-modern Beard House, Craftsman-style Keyes Bungalow, brick-covered Pacific Electric Railway Company Substation No. 8, and Italianate and Colonial Revival-style Woodbury-Story House.
 
Altadena’s aptly named Christmas Tree Lane has been a holiday attraction since 1920, and features the oldest large-scale outdoor Christmas lighting venue in the world.

Overview for Altadena, CA

43,384 people live in Altadena, where the median age is 43.9 and the average individual income is $54,378. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,384

Total Population

43.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$54,378

Average individual Income

Around Altadena, CA

There's plenty to do around Altadena, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
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46
Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

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Demographics and Employment Data for Altadena, CA

Altadena has 14,789 households, with an average household size of 2.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Altadena do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 43,384 people call Altadena home. The population density is 5,125.08 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,384

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.9

Median Age

46.98 / 53.02%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
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14,789

Total Households

2.89

Average Household Size

$54,378

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Altadena, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Altadena. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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