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Cost of living in Altadena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Altadena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Altadena is 191 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Altadena is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Altadena is $1,117,759.
The median income in Altadena is $128,720.
Altadena's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Altadena Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Altadena | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 363 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Altadena, CA Weather
The average high in Altadena is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Altadena |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Altadena Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Altadena
The current population in Altadena is 41,705. The population has decreased 8.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41,705 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 41,921 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 42,719 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 43,384 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 43,037 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 44,850 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 45,146 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 45,236 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 45,001 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 44,621 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 44,622 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 45,015 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 44,578 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 45,006 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 45,446 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Altadena
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Altadena is:
41.3% White with 17,225 White residents.
16.9% African American with 7,062 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
6.3% Asian with 2,627 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 284 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 3,352 Two Or More residents.
26.7% Hispanic with 11,119 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Altadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Altadena
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Altadena is 52.7% female with 21,960 female residents.
Altadena is 47.3% male with 19,745 male residents.
| Gender | Altadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Altadena for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Altadena completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Altadena completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Altadena completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Altadena completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Altadena completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Altadena completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Altadena completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Altadena completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Altadena completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Altadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Altadena, California
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3.6% of households in Altadena earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Altadena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Altadena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Altadena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in Altadena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.3% of households in Altadena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Altadena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Altadena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Altadena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.2% of households in Altadena earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Altadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
