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Moving to Altadena, California

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The current estimated population of Altadena, California is 42,846, with 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Altadena has seen steady growth due to its proximity to Pasadena and Los Angeles, offering a suburban lifestyle with easy access to city amenities.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1887
  • County: Los Angeles
  • Land area: 8.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 4,925 people per square mile
  • Area code: 626
  • Zip code: 91001

Geography and Location

Altadena, California is located in Los Angeles County, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, just north of Pasadena. The unincorporated community offers residents a quiet, suburban lifestyle with a rich history of historic estates and diverse architecture. Its location provides scenic views and access to hiking and recreational activities in nearby Eaton Canyon and the Angeles National Forest. Altadena is known for its tree-lined streets, spacious homes, and a strong sense of community, while its proximity to major freeways offers quick access to Los Angeles and surrounding cities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.6 years
Median household income: $60,549
Median house value: $261,000

Population by Race

Races in Altadena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (39.5%)
  • Black (31.4%)
  • Hispanic (20.4%)
  • Other race (10.2%)
  • Two or more races (6.1%)
  • American Indian (1.8%)
  • Japanese (1.2%)
  • Filipino (1.1%)
  • Chinese (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (7.8%), English (7.4%), Irish (7.4%), Italian (3.4%), United States (2.8%), Subsaharan African (2.0%).

Elevation: 1342 feet

Land area: 8.7 square miles

Map of Altadena, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altadena

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altadena CDP

  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 53.1%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

18.7% Foreign born (9.1% Latin America, 6.0% Asia, 2.3% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altadena:

  • COLUMBIA LAS ENCINAS HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; PASADENA, CA)
  • ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (about 7 miles; ALHAMBRA, CA)
  • GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER (about 7 miles; GLENDALE, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altadena:

  • BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA (about 15 miles; BURBANK, CA; Abbreviation: BUR)
  • LOS ANGELES INTL (about 26 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Abbreviation: LAX)
  • LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (about 26 miles; LONG BEACH, CA; Abbreviation: LGB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altadena:

Amtrak stations near Altadena:

  • 4 miles: PASADENA (150 S. ROBLES AVE.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: LA CRESCENTA (PARK & RIDE LOT (STREET), I-210 AT LOWEL) – Bus Station
  • 10 miles: GLENDALE (400 W. CERRITOS AVE.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altadena:

  • PASADENA CITY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; PASADENA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 11,867)
  • GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; GLENDALE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 7,964)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES (about 8 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,556)
  • EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (about 10 miles; MONTEREY PARK, CA; Full-time enrollment: 12,670)
  • EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER (about 11 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,186)
  • LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,298)
  • LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 14 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,528)

Private high school in Altadena:

  • JAMES H HAWKINS EDUCATIONAL PR (Students: 24; Location: 2662 N FAIR OAK AVE; Grades: 6 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Altadena:

  • ELIOT MIDDLE (Students: 1,061; Location: 2184 N. LAKE AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JACKSON ELEMENTARY (Students: 569; Location: 593 W. WOODBURY ROAD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • NOYES ELEMENTARY (Students: 416; Location: 1919 E. PINECREST DR.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • BURBANK ELEMENTARY (Students: 409; Location: 2046 N. ALLEN AVE.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY (Students: 408; Location: 527 W. VENTURA ST.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ALTADENA ELEMENTARY (Students: 374; Location: 743 E. CALAVERAS ST.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • LOMA ALTA ELEMENTARY (Students: 361; Location: 3544 N. CANON BLVD.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • EDISON ELEMENTARY (Students: 261; Location: 3126 N. GLENROSE AVE.; Grades: KG – 06)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in Altadena:

  • ST ELIZABETH PARISH SCHOOL (Students: 280; Location: 1840 N LAKE AVE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • SAHAG MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIA (Students: 274; Location: 2501 N MAIDEN LANE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST MARK’S ELEM (Students: 267; Location: 1050 E. ALTADENA DRIVE; Grades: PK – 6)
  • PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL (Students: 248; Location: 209 E MARIPOSA ST; Grades: KG – 8)
  • FIVE ACRES THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL (Students: 72; Location: 760 W MOUNTAIN VIEW ST; Grades: 1 – 7)
  • SYCAMORES (Students: 72; Location: 2933 N EL NIDO DR; Grades: 1 – 10; Boys only)
  • JANE WARNER SCHOOLS (Students: 48; Location: 2704 N FAIR OAKS AVE; Grades: KG – 9)
  • CAMELLIA MONTESSORE SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: 922 E MENDOCINO STREET; Grades: PK – KG)
  • MEHER MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 23; Location: 943 E ALTADENA DRIVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • CHILDRENS COUNTRY HOUSE (Students: 23; Location: 2821 SANTA ROSE; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Altadena:

  • ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $1,768,706; Location: 600 E. MARIPOSA ST.; 130,147 books; 6,856 audio materials; 1,295 video materials; 350 serial subscriptions)

 

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