City

La Crescenta, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥31,707Population
💰$131,716Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$1,088,200Median Home Value▲ 290% above avg
🎓66.0%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.2%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 27%Other: 6.8%Race
White51.2%
Hispanic13.9%
Black0.8%
Asian27.0%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads66.0% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,163 (15.5%)
Some College1,123 (5.5%)
Associates2,565 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,452 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree12,036 (58.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 15.5%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 58.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad15.5%
Some College5.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate58.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,716 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$1,088,200 ▲ 290% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,475/mo
Total Housing Units11,092
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
54%
About La Crescenta, CA

La Crescenta is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 31,707 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, La Crescenta is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,716 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Crescenta is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,088,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,475 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Crescenta is highly educated. 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (51.23%).

La Crescenta, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in La Crescenta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91214 31,707 $131,716 $1,088,200 $2,475 6.9% 66.0% 73.3%