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La Crescenta-Montrose

California · 19,997 residents · 3.428 sq mi
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La Crescenta-Montrose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $857,700. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,997
+8%since 2000
from 18,532 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,833 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,243
+50%since 2000
from $30,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$857,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,833
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+72%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(12,417)
Black0.4%(83)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,837)
Asian18.6%(3,441)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(10,749)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(10,461)
Black0.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(2,708)
Asian28.2%(5,632)
Other8.2%(1,644)
Diversity Score80.4%(16,076)
Diversity Score
80
+39%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?

La Crescenta-Montrose, California has about 19,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?

The typical household in La Crescenta-Montrose, California earns about $102,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Crescenta-Montrose, California expensive?

In La Crescenta-Montrose, California, the median home is worth about $857,700, and the typical rent is about $1,833 a month.

How educated are people in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in La Crescenta-Montrose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?

About 6.6% of people in La Crescenta-Montrose, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Crescenta-Montrose, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Crescenta-Montrose, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,029 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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