Here's what it costs to live in Altadena, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,355 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,120,000. Households earn a median of $128,720 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$128,720
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,355
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,120,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
41,705
Latest estimate
Median Age
46.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,437
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,135,200
Census ACS
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.2
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.5%
What is the cost of living index for Altadena?
The cost of living index for Altadena is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Altadena?
The median gross rent in Altadena is $2,355 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Altadena?
The median household income in Altadena is $128,720 per year.
What is the median home value in Altadena?
The median home value in Altadena is $1,120,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Altadena?
Air quality data for Altadena is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Altadena?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
