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Duarte.
About
Life in Duarte
Living in Duarte means joining a genuinely stable, family-oriented community nestled in the San Gabriel Valley where about half the population is Latino and Filipino heritage runs deep—you'll find real cultural roots here, not just surface-level diversity. The job market is workable rather than booming—unemployment hovers around 5.8%—and most people here accept a 30-minute average commute as the price of suburban life in Los Angeles County, which honestly isn't terrible for the region. You've got decent walkability along historic Route 66 through town, easy access to outdoor recreation with hiking in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains to the north, and weekends often involve family time rather than commuting to attractions.
Duarte at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
32.5%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Duarte: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Duarte, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.9%), and 35.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.5%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Duarte
In Duarte, home values are 6% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,205
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $784,753 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Duarte and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Duarte, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Duarte: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Duarte is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Duarte 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
Commute30.3 min avg
How Duarte residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Duarte, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 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 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Duarte runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
241.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,000.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Duarte 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 Duarte, 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.
182 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Duarte 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 Duarte, 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
Duarte is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Duarte has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
46
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Duarte
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Duarte's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.9 mi away · Glendora
Glendora Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.4 mi away · Glendora
Usc Arcadia Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Arcadia
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.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Duarte
Duarte's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Duarte (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)
California State University-Los Angeles
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (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 · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
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, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Duarte
Duarte has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
46 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
47 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Duarte
Duarte Library
1301 Buena Vista St., Duarte
Cities Near Duarte
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Duarte FAQ
Is Duarte, California affordable?⌄
Duarte's median rent is $2,105/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,483/year. Median home value is $779,400.
Is Duarte, California safe?⌄
Duarte's violent crime rate was 242 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1001 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Duarte, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Duarte, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Duarte, California?⌄
The cost of living in Duarte is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,105/month and median household income is $105,483/year. The median home value is $779,400. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Duarte, California?⌄
The average commute in Duarte 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