Living in Altadena
Altadena is a large place in California, United States, home to 42,777 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 13%, #2,051 of 16,523), early retirees (top 13%, #1,386 of 10,762), business owners (top 19%, #2,212 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Altadena
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 52 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:07.
How Altadena ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 39 | #8,482 of 11,898 | #339 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,896 of 9,771 | #312 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 26 | #7,317 of 8,006 | #323 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 34 | #5,408 of 6,237 | #276 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,722 of 9,474 | #425 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,565 of 9,474 | #371 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,386 of 10,762 | #188 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,472 of 4,537 | #214 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,310 of 4,444 | #203 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #1,090 of 3,053 | #189 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,193 of 7,271 | #90 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,232 of 6,227 | #157 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #1,135 of 3,933 | #200 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #567 of 2,119 | #76 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,614 of 8,006 | #315 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 16 | #11,515 of 12,111 | #473 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #1,275 of 4,114 | #230 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #2,001 of 7,271 | #253 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,761 of 9,474 | #411 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #17,501 of 18,063 | #754 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 45 | #2,051 of 16,523 | #268 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,639 of 18,063 | #752 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,431 of 16,523 | #161 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,310 of 21,167 | #186 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,257 of 12,111 | #199 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,212 of 12,111 | #226 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #1,295 of 4,750 | #196 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pasadena (California) 5 km
- La Cañada Flintridge 5 km
- East Pasadena 8 km
- Sierra Madre 8 km
- San Marino 8 km
- South Pasadena (California) 8 km
- Arcadia (California) 10 km
- Alhambra (California) 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.