Duarte

Duarte is one of the San Gabriel Valley’s hidden residential gems, known for its mountain views, family-oriented neighborhoods, convenient location, and long-term property value growth. With tightening inventory and steady buyer demand, Duarte continues to attract homeowners, professionals, and investors seeking accessibility, lifestyle, and long-term value within Southern California real estate.

Overview for Duarte, CA

27,999 people live in Duarte, where the median age is 43.3 and the average individual income is $39,774.939. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,999

Total Population

43.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,774.939

Average individual Income

🌴 Duarte Real Estate & Community Guide

Duarte is one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most desirable residential communities, known for its scenic mountain backdrop, established neighborhoods, convenient location, and strong long-term housing demand. Located along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, Duarte continues to attract buyers seeking a balance between suburban lifestyle, accessibility, and long-term real estate value within Southern California.

Duarte real estate offers a wide variety of housing opportunities, including single-family homes, hillside residences, updated traditional properties, townhomes, investment opportunities, and family-oriented neighborhoods that appeal to professionals, first-time buyers, investors, and long-term homeowners alike. Buyers are often drawn to Duarte because of its quieter residential atmosphere, mountain views, and convenient access throughout the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area.

 

🏡 Living in Duarte

One of Duarte’s biggest attractions is its combination of residential comfort, outdoor surroundings, and accessibility throughout Los Angeles County.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🌲 San Gabriel Mountain foothills & hiking trails  
🏥 City of Hope medical campus  
☕ Restaurants, cafes & local shopping  
🌳 Parks & recreation areas  
🚗 Convenient freeway access throughout the San Gabriel Valley & Los Angeles  
🌴 Established residential neighborhoods with long-term appeal  

Duarte continues to attract buyers looking for a more relaxed suburban environment while remaining connected to nearby employment centers and lifestyle amenities throughout Southern California.

 

📈 Duarte Housing Market

The Duarte housing market remains competitive due to tightening inventory levels and continued buyer demand throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Current Duarte market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $840K  
👀 Homes averaging only 3–6 showings before contract  
⏱️ Average time on market between 24–30 days  
📉 Housing inventory near 1.7 months of supply  

With inventory continuing to tighten and homes moving steadily, properly positioned properties are attracting serious and motivated buyers throughout Duarte.

 

🌟 Why Buyers Are Moving Fast in Duarte

Buyers searching for homes for sale in Duarte are often looking for:

✔️ Scenic mountain surroundings  
✔️ Family-oriented neighborhoods  
✔️ Convenient San Gabriel Valley location  
✔️ Investment & rental potential  
✔️ Access to parks, trails & outdoor recreation  
✔️ More accessible ownership opportunities compared to surrounding markets  
✔️ Limited inventory & continued buyer demand  

Duarte’s combination of location, lifestyle appeal, and relative affordability compared to surrounding foothill communities continues to support strong housing demand across multiple price points.

 

📍 Duarte Neighborhood Lifestyle

Duarte offers a suburban lifestyle with a quieter residential atmosphere while remaining highly connected to surrounding employment and entertainment hubs throughout Los Angeles County. Buyers often appreciate the city’s mountain backdrop, accessibility, and community-oriented feel.

The city also provides convenient access to nearby communities including:

📍 Monrovia  
📍 Bradbury  
📍 Arcadia  
📍 Azusa  
📍 Irwindale  
📍 Pasadena  

This central foothill location continues to make Duarte especially attractive for professionals, families, first-time buyers, and long-term homeowners seeking accessibility without sacrificing residential comfort and neighborhood appeal.

 

🏠 Buying or Selling a Home in Duarte

Whether you're searching for a family home, hillside property, investment opportunity, move-up residence, or long-term ownership opportunity, Duarte continues to stand out as one of the San Gabriel Valley’s strongest and most desirable housing markets.

With inventory remaining limited and buyer demand continuing to strengthen, strategic pricing, high-quality presentation, and targeted marketing have become increasingly important for sellers looking to maximize results in today’s market.

Around Duarte, CA

There's plenty to do around Duarte, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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58
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lucas Family BBQ, Soyfoods of America, and Chay's Treats.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.49 miles 45 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.49 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.44 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.6 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.89 miles 35 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.39 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Duarte, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Duarte. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Duarte, CA

Duarte has 8,893 households, with an average household size of 5.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Duarte do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,999 people call Duarte home. The population density is 4,132.861 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,999

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.255469838208505

Median Age

49.77 / 50.23%

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5.5

Average Household Size

$39,774.939

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WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.