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Azusa.
About
Life in Azusa
If you're considering Azusa, expect a working-class to middle-class suburban experience with solid fundamentals but real trade-offs. The median home price around $641,000 and median rent of $1,887 reflect the broader Los Angeles County market—not cheap, but you're getting proximity to the mountains and direct light rail access to downtown LA via the Metro A Line, which terminates here. The 30-minute average commute is reasonable for the region, though you'll definitely need a car for most daily life.
Azusa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Foreign-Born
32.1%
Broadband Internet
89.2%
of households
Population Growth
-5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Azusa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Azusa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (53.6%), and 43.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.9%
of households
Married Couples
43.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.13
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Azusa
In Azusa, rent runs 7% below the CA average, and home values are 13% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,602
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $705,662 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Azusa and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Azusa is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Azusa Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute30.1 min avg
How Azusa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Azusa, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 16% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Azusa runs 16% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
277.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,245.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Azusa Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Azusa, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
184 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Azusa is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Azusa, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Azusa is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Azusa has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
46
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Azusa
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Azusa's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.3 mi away · Glendora
Glendora Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.8 mi away · Glendora
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Covina
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Azusa
Azusa's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Azusa
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $68,670 · 95% graduate · median earnings $84,281 (10 yrs after entry)
Los Angeles Pacific University
5.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,483 students · in-state tuition $12,840 · 44% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Azusa
Azusa has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
43 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
49 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Azusa
Azusa City Library
729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa
Cities Near Azusa
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Azusa?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Azusa FAQ
Is Azusa, California affordable?⌄
Azusa's median rent is $1,887/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $90,721/year. Median home value is $641,400.
Is Azusa, California safe?⌄
Azusa's violent crime rate was 278 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1245 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Azusa, California?⌄
Azusa has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Azusa, California?⌄
The cost of living in Azusa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,887/month and median household income is $90,721/year. The median home value is $641,400. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Azusa, California?⌄
The average commute in Azusa is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from