La Crescenta

La Crescenta is one of the Crescenta Valley’s most desirable residential communities, known for its highly rated schools, peaceful foothill setting, established neighborhoods, and strong long-term property value growth. With inventory remaining below balanced-market levels and buyer demand staying consistent across multiple price points, La Crescenta continues to attract families, professionals, executives, and long-term homeowners seeking one of the most desirable communities in the foothills of Los Angeles County.

Overview for La Crescenta, CA

31,403 people live in La Crescenta, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $60,790. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,403

Total Population

43 years

Median Age

High

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

$60,790

Average individual Income

🌄 La Crescenta Real Estate & Crescenta Valley Living Guide

La Crescenta is one of the most desirable communities in the Crescenta Valley, known for its excellent schools, quiet residential neighborhoods, mountain views, and exceptional long-term property value appreciation. Nestled against the San Gabriel Mountains between Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta continues to attract buyers seeking a balance of suburban living, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Los Angeles employment centers.

La Crescenta real estate offers a wide variety of housing opportunities, including traditional single-family homes, custom residences, luxury properties, hillside homes, and established neighborhoods that appeal to professionals, executives, families, retirees, investors, and long-term homeowners alike. Buyers are drawn to La Crescenta because of its strong schools, neighborhood pride, and peaceful foothill lifestyle.


🏡 Living in La Crescenta

One of La Crescenta’s greatest attractions is its combination of natural beauty, family-friendly neighborhoods, and everyday convenience.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🌄 Angeles National Forest & mountain recreation

🌳 Parks, hiking trails & outdoor activities

☕ Local cafés, restaurants & neighborhood businesses

🏡 Quiet, established residential communities

🏫 Highly regarded Crescenta Valley schools

🛍️ Shopping, grocery stores & daily conveniences

🚗 Convenient access to Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and Downtown Los Angeles

La Crescenta continues attracting buyers looking for a peaceful foothill community while remaining conveniently connected to the greater Los Angeles area.


📈 La Crescenta Housing Market

The La Crescenta housing market remains one of the strongest in the Crescenta Valley, supported by steady buyer demand and relatively limited housing inventory.

Current market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $1.265M

👀 Homes averaging approximately 5 showings before contract

⏱️ Average time on market near 29 days

📈 Homes selling for up to 101% of asking price

📉 Housing inventory near 3.1 months of supply

Those numbers paint a strong picture. With inventory remaining below balanced-market levels and homes averaging less than a month on the market, qualified buyers continue competing for well-priced, professionally presented properties.


🌟 Why Buyers Continue Choosing La Crescenta

Buyers searching for homes for sale in La Crescenta are often looking for:

✔️ Highly rated schools

✔️ Quiet foothill neighborhoods

✔️ Strong long-term property values

✔️ Family-friendly communities

✔️ Mountain views & outdoor recreation

✔️ Larger lots & established homes

✔️ Convenient access throughout Los Angeles County

La Crescenta continues attracting buyers who value education, neighborhood quality, outdoor living, and long-term ownership in one of the San Gabriel foothills’ most respected communities.


📍 La Crescenta Lifestyle & Community Appeal

La Crescenta offers one of Southern California’s strongest combinations of suburban comfort and natural surroundings. Buyers appreciate its excellent schools, scenic setting, safe neighborhoods, and convenient location near major employment centers.

The area also provides convenient access to:

📍 La Cañada Flintridge

📍 Glendale

📍 Montrose

📍 Pasadena

📍 Burbank

📍 Sunland-Tujunga

This premier Crescenta Valley location continues to make La Crescenta especially attractive for professionals, executives, families, retirees, investors, and move-up buyers seeking stability, lifestyle, and long-term value.


🏠 Buying or Selling a Home in La Crescenta

Whether you’re searching for a family home, luxury residence, foothill retreat, investment property, or long-term ownership opportunity, La Crescenta continues to stand out as one of the Crescenta Valley’s strongest housing markets.

Current buyer demand remains active across multiple price points:

👥 11 buyers with budgets up to $1.3M

👥 30 buyers with budgets up to $1.6M

👥 11 buyers with budgets up to $2M

This consistent buyer activity reflects continued demand for well-located homes in one of the area’s most desirable communities.

Today’s market rewards preparation and execution. The homes generating the strongest response consistently combine strategic pricing, polished presentation, professional photography, and targeted marketing exposure from day one.

In today’s market, finding a buyer isn’t about who has been licensed the longest—it’s about understanding buyer behavior, leveraging real-time market data, and positioning your property where qualified buyers are already searching.

Around La Crescenta, CA

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

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taking Kara You Beauty, and Chuck Ingolia.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Beauty 3.65 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.51 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in La Crescenta, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby La Crescenta. 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 La Crescenta, CA

La Crescenta has 10,641 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in La Crescenta do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 31,403 people call La Crescenta home. The population density is 8,699.025 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,403

Total Population

High

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

43

Median Age

48 / 52%

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10,641

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$60,790

Average individual Income

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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.