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La Crescenta-Montrose.
La Crescenta-Montrose is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in La Crescenta-Montrose
This unincorporated community nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains and Glendale is a solidly affluent, family-oriented neighborhood where you're paying for proximity to both nature and professional stability—not trendy walkability or a vibrant nightlife scene. The median household income sits at about $130,000, and you'll be looking at around $1.15 million for a home or $2,281 monthly for rent, which reflects LA County's broader housing crunch but also the area's reputation as a stable, educated enclave with over 56% of residents holding college degrees. The trade-off is real: you're car-dependent even though the I-210 runs through the southern edge, with an average commute around 30 minutes, and public transit options are limited to Amtrak Thruway buses and Metro connections that require planning.
La Crescenta-Montrose at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
28.8%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.8% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in La Crescenta-Montrose: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Crescenta-Montrose, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (34.6%), and 13.5% of residents speak Korean at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 12% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in La Crescenta-Montrose
In La Crescenta-Montrose, rent runs 12% above the CA average, and home values are 64% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,845
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,280,450 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in La Crescenta-Montrose and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes La Crescenta-Montrose, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
La Crescenta-Montrose: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
La Crescenta-Montrose is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What La Crescenta-Montrose 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
Commute29.2 min avg
How La Crescenta-Montrose residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Crescenta-Montrose, 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
- 7 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers La Crescenta-Montrose, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 La Crescenta-Montrose, 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.
170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
La Crescenta-Montrose 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 La Crescenta-Montrose, 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
La Crescenta-Montrose is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Crescenta-Montrose has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
37
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 47°F | 3.42" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 3.89" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 0.72" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 0.37" |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 92°F | 64°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 62°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 74°F | 50°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Crescenta-Montrose
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Crescenta-Montrose's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Glendale
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Glendale
Glendale Mem Hospital & Hlth Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Glendale
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.
Education24.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Crescenta-Montrose
La Crescenta-Montrose's student/teacher ratio is 24.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Crescenta-Montrose (within 15 miles)
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)
University of Southern California
14.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,509 students · in-state tuition $1,195 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,476 (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: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Crescenta-Montrose
La Crescenta-Montrose has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
32 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
63 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Crescenta-Montrose
La Crescenta Library
2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta
Cities Near La Crescenta-Montrose
The closest cities within 60 miles
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La Crescenta-Montrose FAQ
Is La Crescenta-Montrose, California affordable?⌄
La Crescenta-Montrose's median rent is $2,281/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $130,000/year. Median home value is $1,207,100.
Is La Crescenta-Montrose, California safe?⌄
La Crescenta-Montrose is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes La Crescenta-Montrose, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?⌄
The cost of living in La Crescenta-Montrose is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,281/month and median household income is $130,000/year. The median home value is $1,207,100. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Crescenta-Montrose, California?⌄
The average commute in La Crescenta-Montrose is 29 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