Altadena

Significant architecture in the neighborhood includes the Queen Anne-style Andrew McNally House.

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 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.
 
 
Walkability Score

44

 
 

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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.

63
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tacos el Sinaloense 2, C'est La Vie Clothing, and Jade's Fashions.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.75 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.28 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.35 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.53 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.32 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 2.98 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars

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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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
14,789

Total Households

2.89

Average Household Size

$54,378

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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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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