Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba Loca Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Shop
JPL Building 339
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
167 Cafe
Coffee Shop
JPL Building 114A
Coffee Shop
The T Room
Coffee Shop
303 Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean
Coffee Shop
Tazza Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unincorporated Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Wild Oak Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria (Sodexo)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Reborn Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Enchanted Railroad
Attraction
Under The Oaks Theater
Theatre Arts
UA La Canada 8
Cinema
JPL Building 186 (Theodore von Kármán Museum and Auditorium)
Museum
Montrose Bowl - Private Events
Bowling Alley
Ahmanson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
LATimes Auditorium
Cinema
Auditorium Building
Theatre Arts
Letter "H"
Attraction
Food and Drink (17) C+
See's Candies
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Baked Bear
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Penguin's Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Honeybird
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Alcorn
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tortas Mexico
Fast Food
Chi Dang Tofu & BBQ
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Gelsinger Meats Market & Deli
Deli
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Ocean View Liquor
Alcohol
Froyo Life
Sweets
Kebab Daddy
Fast Food
Paradis Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (5) C-
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Bikram Yoga La Canada
Gym
YMCA of the Foothills
Community Centre
The Little Gym
Gym
X-treme Pilates
Gym
WundaBar Pilates - Montrose
Gym
Sparr Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Spiral Path Yoga Center
Gym
Soom Pilates
Gym
Glendale Civic Auditorium
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Lotte Market
Grocery Store
Liquors
Grocery Store
Bakery House
Bakery
Seoul Korean Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Harmony Farms
Butcher
Mother's Dose
Health Food
Super King Markets
Grocery Store
Angus Meat Market
Butcher
Hankook Korean Market
Grocery Store
Bo's Altadena Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Santo's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (7) C-
Memorial Park
Park
Olberz Park
Park
Glenola Park
Park
Mayor's Discovery Park
Park
Descanso Gardens
Park
Glenhaven Park
Park
Montrose Community Park
Park
Pickens Canyon Park
Park
Emerald Isle Park
Park
Glorietta Park
Park
Crescenta Commons
Park
Loma Alta Park
Park
Oakmont View Park
Park
Two Strike Park
Park
Mayors Bicentennial Park
Park
Catalina Verdugo Adobe Park
Park
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School
Park
Charles White Park
Park
Verdugo Park
Park
Bella Park
Park
Crescenta Valley County Park
Park
New York Park
Park
Amable Park
Park
Crescenta Valley Park
Park
Dunsmore Park
Park
Shops (19) A-
Target
Department Store
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse
Books
HomeGoods
Houseware
AT&T
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Chico's
Clothing
Descanso Gardens Store
Gift Shop
Floor Designs
Interior Decoration
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Sprint
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Discount Vitamin Store
Nutrition Supplements
Goodwill Books only
Books
Ross
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
In Style Hair
Hairdresser
Wireless Plus Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer
Electronics
Once Up On a Time
Books
Andersen's Pet Shop
Pets
Nix Marie
Clothing
Anawalt Lumber & Hardware
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Tom's Toys
Toys
Faye's Intimate Apparel
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in La Cañada Flintridge.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
JPL Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Metro;Metro;Metro;Pasadena ARTS;The LCF Shuttle
Bus Stop
Metro;Metro;Pasadena ARTS;The LCF Shuttle
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Pasadena ARTS
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Pasadena ARTS
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Art Center
Bus Stop
Lida / Vista
Bus Stop
Lida / Arroyo
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Lincoln / Woodbury
Bus Stop
Lincoln / Woodbury
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in La Cañada Flintridge is 298/100 - which is 114% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

La Cañada Flintridge crime rates are 1,936 per 100k, which is 32% lower than California
Property Crime
1,814 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
122 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in La Cañada Flintridge is $170,299 - which is 167% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$170,299 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Descanso Dermatology
Doctor
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #19
Fire Station
USC Keck Clinic
Hospital
986 pharmacy
Pharmacy
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Hospital
Adventist Health
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #82
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
La Canada Dental Group
Dentist
La Canada Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Los Angeles County Fire Department Camp #2
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Crescenta Valley Station
Police
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Crescenta Valley Station
Police
Angeles Crest Station
Fire Station
Glendale Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Shabani Dental
Dentist
Rosemont Smile Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hathaway-Sycamores
Hospital
La Crescenta Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Crescent Dental
Dentist
Glendale Fire Station 23
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #12
Fire Station
Altadena Area CHP
Police
Los Angeles County Department Station #63
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

La Cañada Flintridge home prices are $1,643,400 - which is 302% higher than California
Home Price
$1,643,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
9.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The La Cañada Flintridge graduation rate is 97% - which is 22% higher than California
School Test Scores
87% A+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A
La Canada Elementary
La Canada Preparatory School
Hoggs Hollow
Paradise Canyon Elementary
Flintridge Montessori School
Foothill Progressive Montessori School
Palm Crest Elementary
Crestview Preparatory School
Armenian Sisters Academy
Mountain Avenue Elementary
Montrose Christian Montessori
John C. Fremont Elementary
Los Angeles County Online High
Five Acres School
Odyssey Charter
Odyssey Charter
La Crescenta Elementary
Robbins Nest Preschool
Monte Vista Elementary
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Franklin Elementary
Jackson Elementary
Cloud Preschool
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary
High Schools (5) F
Flintridge Preparatory School
St Francis High School
La Canada High
The Hillside School & Learning Center
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Five Acres School
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Crescenta Valley High
Renaissance Academy
John Muir High
Pasadena Waldorf School
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
College View
Pasadena Waldorf High School
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ratings A+

La Cañada Flintridge has an overall rating of 83% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes A+
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La Cañada Flintridge Area Facts

  • La Cañada Flintridge has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • La Cañada Flintridge crime rates are 32% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in La Cañada Flintridge is 114% higher than the California average

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Another World Near Los Angeles 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 21, 2020) If you have over a million dollars and want a wonderful location, safe neighborhood and great schools, this is the town for you. La Canada is near everything but the beach. You can reach Downtown La, The Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium and Hollywood in 30 minutes or less. There are man ...Read More y stores and decent family dining restaurants within the town. You will be welcomed here when you volunteer at your child’s school. Many professionals without children are also moving here as well. The crime rate is very low. .The price of homes continues to rise and for good reason. It has always been an exclusive community for those who can pay the price. I would not live anywhere else in Ca. Read Less
Lovely Community Near Everything 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 21, 2020) If you can afford a home that cost over a million dollars and want a wonderful location, La Canada is the place to live. The school district is top notch and the community is a close knit one. It is easy to move here as long as you volunteer in your child’s school. There are th ...Read More ree major supermarkets and several casual dining restaurants. Pasadena is a 10 minute drive to any type of restaurant you desire. Freeways surround the city to easy commutes everywhere. Downtown is 30 minutes with low traffic. Hollywood, Dodger Stadium and the Rose Bowl are also close by. Although many people have children, there are also those looking for a beautiful and safe neighborhood. It’s not perfect, but it sure is pretty close. Read Less
A City For Quality Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) La Canada Flintridge is a city full of quality life. It is a place that offers quality for families with children at home. La Canada Flintridge has been known for having the best school districts in California. The quality of education is one thing that attracts families to live ...Read More there. It is a small and cozy city, so since I've lived there, it's not strange to just run into friends and neighbors at the grocery store or while dropping the kids off at school.

La Canada Flintridge has amazing homes and plenty of lands. The prices of the homes are a reflection of the quality of life being lived in the city. The city is very wealthy and is a place of high quality. The population is mostly made up of Caucasians with married households. The are many activities accessible to the locals of the city. The drive to the beach is about an hour, a hike on the mountain is close by. There are some great local parks for outdoor activities, plenty restaurants in town and For a more sparkling night, the commute to Downtown Los Angeles is fairly quick and easy. La Canada Flintridge is an open city that' full of resources for the community to maintain a peaceful and active lifestyle, never a dull moment here. Read Less
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A City For Quality Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) La Canada Flintridge is a city full of quality life. It is a place that offers quality for families with children at home. La Canada Flintridge has been known for having the best school districts in California. The quality of education is one thing that attracts families to live ...Read More there. It is a small and cozy city, so since I've lived there, it's not strange to just run into friends and neighbors at the grocery store or while dropping the kids off at school.

La Canada Flintridge has amazing homes and plenty of lands. The prices of the homes are a reflection of the quality of life being lived in the city. The city is very wealthy and is a place of high quality. The population is mostly made up of Caucasians with married households. The are many activities accessible to the locals of the city. The drive to the beach is about an hour, a hike on the mountain is close by. There are some great local parks for outdoor activities, plenty restaurants in town and For a more sparkling night, the commute to Downtown Los Angeles is fairly quick and easy. La Canada Flintridge is an open city that' full of resources for the community to maintain a peaceful and active lifestyle, never a dull moment here. Read Less

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in La Cañada Flintridge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Olberz Park
      Glenola Park
      Mayor's Discovery Park
      Descanso Gardens
      Glenhaven Park
      Montrose Community Park
      Pickens Canyon Park

      Entertainment

      Enchanted Railroad
      Under The Oaks Theater
      UA La Canada 8
      JPL Building 186 (Theodore von Kármán Museum and Auditorium)
      Montrose Bowl - Private Events
      Ahmanson Auditorium
      LATimes Auditorium
      Auditorium Building

      Food & Drink

      See's Candies
      Panera Bread
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Baked Bear
      Chipotle
      Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
      Penguin's Frozen Yogurt
      Honeybird

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in La Cañada Flintridge? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in La Cañada Flintridge.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in La Cañada Flintridge? The cost of living in La Cañada Flintridge is 298/100 - which is 114% higher than California.
      La Cañada Flintridge
      298

      198% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in La Cañada Flintridge? La Cañada Flintridge crime rates are 1,936, which are 32% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,936 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      40%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in La Cañada Flintridge? The median income in La Cañada Flintridge is $170,299 which is 167% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $170,299208% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $82,134175% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is La Cañada Flintridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      USC Keck Clinic

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Descanso Dermatology

      B- Housing

      What are La Cañada Flintridge home prices? La Cañada Flintridge home prices are $1,643,400 - which is 302% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,643,400790% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,186236% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does La Cañada Flintridge have good schools? The La Cañada Flintridge graduation rate is 97% - which is 22% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      87%

      82% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is La Cañada Flintridge a good place to live? La Cañada Flintridge has an overall rating of 83% from 20 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      20 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      83%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      17 total surveys

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