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Population in 2010: 42,777. Population change since 2000: +0.4%
Males: 20,623  (48.2%)
Females: 22,154  (51.8%)

Median resident age:  41.8 years
California median age:  45.6 years

Zip codes: 91001, 91003.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $79,397 (it was $60,549 in 2000)
Altadena:

$79,397
California:

$58,931
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $35,776

Altadena CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $542,722 (it was $259,500 in 2000)
Altadena:

$542,722
California:

$384,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $724,470; Detached houses: $730,445; Townhouses or other attached units: $652,099; In 2-unit structures: $426,394; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $647,981; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $297,353; Mobile homes: $84,340

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,161.

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  • White alone - 17,231 (40.3%)
  • Hispanic - 11,502 (26.9%)
  • Black alone - 9,816 (22.9%)
  • Asian alone - 2,231 (5.2%)
  • Two or more races - 1,660 (3.9%)
  • Other race alone - 187 (0.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 85 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 65 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Altadena: 131.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (7.8%), English (7.4%), Irish (7.4%), Italian (3.4%), United States (2.8%), Subsaharan African (2.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 1342 feet

Land area: 8.70 square miles.

Population density: 4918 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Altadena:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altadena CDP:

  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 53.1%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

7,966 residents are foreign born (9.1% Latin America, 6.0% Asia, 2.3% Europe).

This place:  18.7%
California:  26.2%



According to our research of California and other state lists there were 37 registered sex offenders living in Altadena, California as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Altadena to the number of sex offenders is 1,175 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $3,299 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,418 (0.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pasadena, CA (2.3 miles , pop. 133,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Upper San Gabriel Valley, CA (8.3 miles , pop. 320,969).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (15.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Pasadena, CA (1.5 miles ), La Canada Flintridge, CA (2.0 miles ), East Pasadena, CA (2.2 miles ), San Marino, CA (2.2 miles ), Sierra Madre, CA (2.3 miles ), South Pasadena, CA (2.3 miles ), East San Gabriel, CA (2.4 miles ), La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (2.5 miles ).

Latitude: 34.19 N, Longitude: 118.13 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -13,609 (-31.9%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 2,203 (11.3%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 626

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

11.2%
California:

10.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Health care and social assistance (8%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (20%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3%)
  • Business operations specialists (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Altadena-area historical tornado activity is significantly above California state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1983, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the Altadena place center injured 30 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/9/1982, a category F2 tornado 18.0 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Altadena-area historical earthquake activity is above California state average. It is 3283% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 74.7 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 91.7 miles away from Altadena center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/17/1994 at 12:30:55, a magnitude 6.8 (6.4 MB, 6.8 MS, 6.7 MW, Depth: 11.4 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 25.3 miles away from the city center, causing 60 deaths (60 shaking deaths) and 7000 injuries
On 4/21/1918 at 22:32:30, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from Altadena center
On 6/28/1992 at 15:05:30, a magnitude 6.9 (6.3 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.5 MW, 6.9 ME, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Los Angeles County (51) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 34, Floods: 14, Storms: 8, Landslides: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Mudslides: 4, Earthquakes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Chad Brown - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Jul 12, 1970), Nathaniel Rosen - Music educator, Ramses Barden - Football player, Rashaan Nall - Actor, Bob Lillis - Baseball player and coach, Richard E. Mandella - Horse trainer, Jim Merritt - Baseball player, Joe Ford - College basketball player (Pacific Tigers), Marilyn Scott - Jazz singer, Marni Nixon - singer.


Hospitals/medical centers near Altadena:

  • GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; GLENDALE, CA)
  • ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 7 miles away; ALHAMBRA, CA)
  • GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; MONTEREY PARK, CA)

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Amtrak stations near Altadena:

  • 4 miles: PASADENA (150 S. ROBLES AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: LA CRESCENTA (PARK & RIDE LOT (STREET), I-210 AT LOWEL) - Bus Station
  • 9 miles: GLENDALE (400 W. CERRITOS AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altadena:

  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (about 4 miles; Pasadena, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,253)
  • Pasadena City College (about 4 miles; Pasadena, CA; FT enrollment: 9,164)
  • California Institute of Technology (about 4 miles; Pasadena, CA; FT enrollment: 2,130)
  • Glendale Community College (about 6 miles; Glendale, CA; FT enrollment: 5,964)
  • University of Southern California (about 9 miles; Los Angeles, CA; FT enrollment: 30,578)
  • California State University-Los Angeles (about 9 miles; Los Angeles, CA; FT enrollment: 13,850)
  • East Los Angeles College (about 11 miles; Monterey Park, CA; FT enrollment: 7,738)

Private high schools in Altadena:

  • SAHAG-MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 359; Location: 2501 MAIDEN LN; Grades: PK - 12)
  • THE SYCAMORES SCHOOL (Students: 56; Location: 2933 EL NIDO DR; Grades: 4 - 12)
  • SHILOH ACADEMY (Students: 53; Location: 1751 NEW YORK DR; Grades: KG - 12)
  • LINDSAY (Students: 31; Location: 2450 N LAKE AVE; Grades: 9 - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Altadena:

Private elementary/middle schools in Altadena:

  • ST MARK'S SCHOOL (Students: 345; Location: 1050 E ALTADENA DR; Grades: PK - 6)
  • ST ELIZABETH PARISH SCHOOL (Students: 257; Location: 1840 N LAKE AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL (Students: 242; Location: 209 E MARIPOSA ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • FIVE ACRES SCHOOL (Students: 75; Location: 760 MOUNTAIN VIEW ST; Grades: UG - UG)
  • JANE WARNER''S SCHOOL (Students: 35; Location: 2704 N FAIR OAKS AVE; Grades: 1 - 8)
  • ALTADENA BOYS AND GIRLS ACADEMY (Students: 25; Location: 2151 N LAKE AVE; Grades: PK - 3)
  • MEHER MONTESSOR SCHOOL (Students: 6; Location: 943 E ALTADENA DR; Grades: KG - KG)
  • CHILDRENS COUNTRY HOUSE PS & KINDERGARTEN (Students: 2; Location: 2821 SANTA ROSA AVE; Grades: KG - KG)
See full list of schools located in Altadena, School District: PASADENA UNIFIED

Library in Altadena:

  • ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $2,481,395; Location: 600 E. MARIPOSA ST.; 109,981 books; 4,526 audio materials; 2,980 video materials; 16 local licensed databases; 277 print serial subscriptions; 5 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Altadena: Camp Chiquita (A), Sunset Ridge Station (B), Altadena Golf Course (C), Altadena Town and Country Club (D), Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 11 (E), Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 12 (F), Altadena Sheriffs Station (G), Altadena Public Library (H), Pasadena Home (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Altadena include: Pasadena Jewish Center (A), Altadena Baptist Church (B), Altadena Church of the Nazarene (C), Altadena Congregational Church (D), Altadena United Methodist Church (E), Apostolic Christian Church (F), Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church (G), First Church of Christ Scientist (H), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mountain View Cemetery (1), Mountain View Mausoleum (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Altadena include: Charles White Park (1), Farnsworth Park (2), Ganesha Park (3), Loma Alta Park (4), Mount Lowe Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Los Angeles County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Pb  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 47.9. This is significantly worse than average.
City:

47.9
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 0.0906. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0906
U.S.:

0.0222
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2009 was 0.434. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.434
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 0.872. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.872
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 21.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.0
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2009 was 25.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

25.3
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 33.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

33.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 14.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.9
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Altadena and their reported violations in the past:

HENNINGER FLATS (Population served: 25, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In SEP-1998. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-29-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-14-1999), St Admin Penalty assessed (SEP-17-1999), St Show-cause Hearing (SEP-17-1999), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-30-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-1999, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-21-1999)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-31-1997)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
MILLARD CANYON IMPROVEMENT ASSN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.8%
(5.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.2% for Black residents, 16.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.5% for American Indian residents, 72.7% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 20.3% for other race residents, 3.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
California:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  70.4%
Whole state:  65.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.8%
Whole state:  5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Altadena, CA

People in group quarters in Altadena:

  • 249 people in nursing homes
  • 196 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 171 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 86 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 74 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 57 people in other group homes
  • 33 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 10 people in religious group quarters
  • 6 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 6 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 4 people in other workers' dormitories

Altadena compared to California state average:

Altadena, California environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • House age above state average.


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Banks with branches in Altadena (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: West Altadena Branch at 2204 Lincoln Avenue, branch established on 2009/05/19; Altadena Branch at 2345 North Lake Avenue, branch established on 1957/12/30. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: 2333 North Lake Avenue Branch at 2333 North Lake Avenue, branch established on 1934/10/30. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Altadena travel time to work - commute
Altadena mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Los Angeles County California:


2008 Presidential Election results in Los Angeles County California:
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Religion statistics for Altadena (based on Los Angeles County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.08%
Here58.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishSouthern Baptist ConventionLDS (Mormon) ChurchMuslim Estimate
Adherents68.8%10.2%2.0%1.8%1.7%
Congregations6.9%5.0%7.7%5.9%1.2%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA Charismatic Churches IndependentAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist ChurchOther
Adherents1.3%1.3%1.2%1.0%10.7%
Congregations5.2%0.3%6.4%4.4%57.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2,084
Los Angeles County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 32
This county:

0.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 567
Los Angeles County:

0.58 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1,206
Los Angeles County:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7,008
Here:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Los Angeles County:

20.4%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.6%
State:

17.9%

3.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,821 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.22%
California average:

5.75%

0.14% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,038 average AGI)
Los Angeles County:

0.14%
California average:

0.21%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Orange County, CA  0.46% ($46,009 average AGI)
from San Bernardino County, CA  0.30% ($37,904)
from San Diego County, CA  0.15% ($41,486)


4.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($50,578 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.58%
California average:

6.27%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($782 average AGI)
Los Angeles County:

0.06%
California average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to San Bernardino County, CA  0.64% ($39,463 average AGI)
to Orange County, CA  0.60% ($54,756)
to Riverside County, CA  0.35% ($50,596)

Strongest AM radio stations in Altadena:

  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFWB (980 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KRLA (870 AM; 20 kW; GLENDALE, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDIS (1110 AM; 50 kW; PASADENA, CA; Owner: ABC,INC.)
  • KMPC (1540 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KBLA (1580 AM; 50 kW; SANTA MONICA, CA)
  • KXMX (1190 AM; 25 kW; ANAHEIM, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZN (1300 AM; 5 kW; PASADENA, CA; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSPN (710 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNQ (1020 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KTNQ-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXTA (1150 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMRB (1430 AM; 5 kW; SAN GABRIEL, CA; Owner: POLYETHNIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altadena:

  • KZLA-FM (93.9 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KPWR (105.9 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLSX (97.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSC (91.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
  • KKLA-FM (99.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KCBS-FM (93.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • K212FA (90.3 FM; TEMPLE CITY, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLOS (95.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KLOS-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • KSCA (101.9 FM; GLENDALE, CA; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KOST (103.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLVE (107.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KLVE-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KIIS-FM (102.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPCC (89.3 FM; PASADENA, CA; Owner: PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KBIG-FM (104.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KHHT (92.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KMZT-FM (105.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: MOUNT WILSON FM BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KPFK (90.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC)
  • K216EM (91.1 FM; ARCADIA, CA; Owner: LIFE ON THE WAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTWV (94.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KRTH-FM (101.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Altadena:

  • KCBS-TV (Channel 2; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTLA-TV (Channel 5; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KTLA INC.)
  • KABC-TV (Channel 7; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: ABC HOLDING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCAL-TV (Channel 9; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF LOS ANGELES LLC)
  • KNBC (Channel 4; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (KNBC-TV), INC.)
  • KMEX-TV (Channel 34; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KMEX LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • KAZA-TV (Channel 54; AVALON, CA; Owner: PAPPAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE LLC)
  • KDOC-TV (Channel 56; ANAHEIM, CA; Owner: GOLDEN ORANGE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KOCE-TV (Channel 50; HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES, COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIST.)
  • KSCI (Channel 18; LONG BEACH, CA; Owner: KSLS, INC.)
  • KXLA (Channel 44; RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA; Owner: RANCHO PALOS VERDES BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KFTR (Channel 46; ONTARIO, CA; Owner: TELEFUTURA LOS ANGELES LLC)
  • KCET (Channel 28; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: COMMUNITY TELEVISION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
  • KTTV (Channel 11; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KWHY-TV (Channel 22; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF LOS ANGELES LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KTRO-LP (Channel 50; LANCASTER, CA; Owner: ROBERT D. ADELMAN)
  • KVEA (Channel 52; CORONA, CA; Owner: ESTRELLA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KCOP-TV (Channel 13; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTBN-TV (Channel 40; SANTA ANA, CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KSFV-LP (Channel 26; SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • KLCS (Channel 58; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • KHTV-LP (Channel 48; INLAND EMPIRE, CA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • KLAU-LP (Channel 66; REDLANDS, CA; Owner: GERALD BENAVIDES)
  • KHIZ (Channel 64; BARSTOW, CA; Owner: SUNBELT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KNET-LP (Channel 38; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Altadena)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Altadena, CA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 223 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Altadena)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 19 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Altadena)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 7 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED107$391,507257$407,1881,184$342,47261$235,7723$3,366,30047$254,417
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$402,20039$428,934111$388,99610$160,7060$08$265,078
APPLICATIONS DENIED19$390,97647$446,611421$371,03020$153,6891$455,50033$289,217
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN23$384,72058$375,937211$372,30916$219,1380$013$244,515
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$310,2939$378,13071$384,6061$622,0000$04$254,750
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 4601.00 , 4602.00, 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610.00, 4611.00, 4612.00, 4613.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 7 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED32$344,8677$408,264
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$361,0235$495,660
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$304,0795$503,284
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN8$436,5000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$432,6100$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 4601.00 , 4602.00, 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610.00, 4611.00, 4612.00, 4613.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in Altadena, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John23775.8 years
Mary19781.3 years
William17774.3 years
James16171.9 years
Robert14372.1 years
George12777.3 years
Charles11672.5 years
Ruth9982.0 years
Margaret9682.3 years
Helen9081.5 years
Most common last names in Altadena, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson11974.7 years
Smith8576.3 years
Williams8472.8 years
Brown6476.9 years
Jones5975.5 years
Davis5676.5 years
Anderson4374.1 years
Jackson4272.6 years
Thomas3975.2 years
Wilson3978.5 years
Businesses in Altadena, CA
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness1Panda Express1
Ace Hardware1Pizza Hut1
Blockbuster1Quiznos1
Curves1Rite Aid1
H&R Block1Subway1
Jack In The Box2True Value1
Kroger1U-Haul1
McDonald's1

Altadena on our top lists:

  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely gay men couples (counted as self-reported male-male unmarried-partner households) (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households) (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally retarded (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Lawyers (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Data processing and other information services (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Legal occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the greatest tornado activity"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Computer and mathematical occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other workers' dormitories (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Community and social services occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Lon E. Bell (31)
  • Morteza Gharib (17)
  • Gary W. Schnuckle (17)
  • Bassil I. Dahiyat (14)
  • Robert Beach (10)
  • David J. Anderson (9)
  • Heinz-Josef Lenz (9)
  • Anna Hickerson (8)
  • Mei Chen (7)
  • Justin Boland (7)

Total of 399 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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