Primary sources for Altadena, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Altadena, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Altadena, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Altadena, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Altadena, CA
Electricity rates in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA ranks 1st of 263 California cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1945). Altadena, California has 41,921 residents in 15,018 households; 19.4% heat with electricity.
Altadena is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Altadena as the Bureau draws it.
In Altadena, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. See how to compare suppliers.
Altadena on the map
Los Angeles County, with Altadena marked
Housing and heating in Altadena
Altadena, CA: 14,068 of 15,744 homes were built before 1980 and 775 in 2000 or later. Altadena, CA has 13,771 detached houses, 565 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Altadena, CA
% of homes by decade built, Altadena, CA
- 38pre-40
- 2440s
- 1650s
- 760s
- 570s
- 380s
- 390s
- 200s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Altadena, CA
| Altadena, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena, CA, median year built | 1945 | 1965 | -20 years | 263 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, built before 1980 | 89.4% | 71.1% | +18.2 points | 1 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, built 2000 or later | 4.9% | 10.6% | -5.7 points | 245 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, detached houses | 87.5% | 47.6% | +39.8 points | 10 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 3.6% | 35.7% | -32.1 points | 259 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, mobile homes | 0.0% | 1.7% | -1.7 points | 261 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, renter households | 21.7% | 53.9% | -32.2 points | 249 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, median home value | $1,073,500 | $783,300 | +$290,200 | 43 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,250 | $1,893 | +$357 | 87 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, people per household | 2.73 | 2.85 | -0.12 | 185 of 263 |
Who supplies Altadena
Los Angeles County lists 7 utilities for Altadena, CA (41,921 residents): homes pay 14.55 to 33.81 cents per kWh, about $73 to $170 a month at 503 kWh, 0.7% to 1.6% of the $129,123 Altadena median income. Los Angeles County page.
Facts about Altadena
- Residents of Altadena, CA, ACS 2023
- 41,921213 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Altadena, CA
- $129,12354 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Altadena, CA
- 15,0182.79 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Altadena, CA
- 78.3%11,756 owners and 3,262 renter households
- Housing units in Altadena, CA
- 15,744726 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Altadena, CA
- 19.4%2,917 of 15,018 homes
- Land area of Altadena, CA
- 8.5 sq mi4,952.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Altadena, CA
- 0.7% to 1.6%at 503 kWh a month over the $129,123 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Altadena, CA
- 9NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 21.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Altadena, CA
- 194514,068 of 15,744 homes (89.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Altadena, CA
- $1,073,500$2,250 gross rent a month, 2.52% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Altadena
Southern California Edison Co charged Altadena homes 16.50 ¢/kWh in 2015. Altadena: 28.25 ¢ in 2024, 71% up. Altadena: against 88% up for the California average.
Altadena: a 503 kWh month at that price. Altadena: $83 in 2015, $142 in 2024. Altadena: $1,706 a year, 1.3% of the $129,123 median income.
Altadena: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Southern California Edison Co, Altadena | Altadena: Gap to California average | Altadena: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Altadena | 16.50 | -0.49 | +3.85 |
| 2016, Altadena | 15.84 | -1.55 | +3.29 |
| 2017, Altadena | 16.46 | -1.85 | +3.57 |
| 2018, Altadena | 16.09 | -2.75 | +3.22 |
| 2019, Altadena | 15.18 | -3.97 | +2.17 |
| 2020, Altadena | 16.68 | -3.77 | +3.53 |
| 2021, Altadena | 19.95 | -2.87 | +6.29 |
| 2022, Altadena | 22.59 | -3.25 | +7.55 |
| 2023, Altadena | 27.44 | -2.07 | +11.44 |
| 2024, Altadena | 28.25 | -3.72 | +11.77 |
Altadena, CA: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Altadena, CA price.
CSVWho lives in Altadena: income, cars, homes
In Altadena, CA, 1,702 of 2,980 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 2,474 households moved in since 2018 and 5,389 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. Of 20,139 workers in Altadena, CA, 4,722 work from home, 13,158 drive alone, 297 ride transit and 223 walk. In Altadena, CA, 542 households own no vehicle and 9,838 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 3,088 residents of Altadena, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 46.2. In Altadena, CA, 2,022 of 15,018 households earn under $35,000, 2,505 $35,000-$75,000, 3,925 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,566 $150,000 or more. Altadena, CA homes: 10,462 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,093 none or one, median 5.8 rooms.
Household income in Altadena, CA
| Altadena, CA | Value | Rank in California (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Altadena, CA, households under $35,000 | 13.5% | 176 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, households $150,000 or more | 43.7% | 50 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, residents below poverty | 7.4% | 195 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, median age | 46.2 | 12 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 66.5% | 98 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, households without a vehicle | 3.6% | 205 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 65.5% | 154 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, workers at home | 23.4% | 35 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, cost-burdened renters | 57.1% | 113 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, moved in since 2018 | 16.5% | 261 of 263 |
| Altadena, CA, moved in before 2000 | 35.9% | 4 of 263 |
Outage risk around Altadena
Altadena, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 7 wind and 2 tornado, 21.5 per 100,000 residents of 41,921. Top gust near Altadena, CA: 68 knots, 78 mph. Damage near Altadena, CA: $1K.
Reports within 15 miles of Altadena, CA
wind and tornado reports, Altadena, CA
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| Altadena, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena, CA, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Altadena, CA, 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Altadena, CA, 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Altadena, CA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Altadena, CA, 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Cost of living with electricity in Altadena
Altadena, CA: 15,018 households at $1,344 a year per home for electricity (Los Angeles County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,894 a year per household.
| Group in Altadena, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Altadena, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena, CA, all households | 15,018 | $1,344 | $20.2 million | 1.04% |
| Altadena, CA, homeowners | 11,756 | $1,848 | $21.7 million | 1.43% |
| Altadena, CA, renters | 3,262 | $913 | $3.0 million | 0.71% |
Climate and electric heating around Altadena
Altadena is in Los Angeles County, CA. Altadena: degree days are county values.
Altadena: 2,345 heating degree days a year. Altadena: 1,325 cooling degree days a year.
| Altadena | County value |
|---|---|
| Altadena, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 2,345 |
| Altadena, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 2,222 |
| Altadena, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,325 |
| Altadena, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,483 |
| Altadena, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 28.5% |
Altadena: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Altadena
Household income in Altadena, CA is $129,123; 11,756 of its 15,018 households own. Altadena, CA counts 41,921 residents in 15,018 households, on 8.5 square miles. 2,917 of the 15,018 occupied homes in Altadena, CA heat with electricity.
Altadena, CA has 15,744 housing units, 726 of them vacant or seasonal. Altadena, CA ranks 12th of 263 California cities for the oldest residents (median age 46.2). Altadena, CA ranks 15th of 263 California cities for the lowest share of renters (22%).
Altadena, CA ranks 35th of 263 California cities for people working from home (23.4% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Altadena
Compare Altadena with nearby cities
| City near Altadena, CA | Distance from Altadena | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 41,921 | $129,123 | 1945 | $1,073,500 | 9 | 23.4% |
| Pasadena, CA | 2.2 mi south | 136,462 (+94,541) | $103,778 (-$25,345) | 1960 (+15 yr) | $1,045,000 (-$28,500) | 8 (-1) | 23.6% (+0.2 pts) |
| Glendale, CA | 6.3 mi west | 192,270 (+150,349) | $84,262 (-$44,861) | 1965 (+20 yr) | $1,043,900 (-$29,600) | 7 (-2) | 18.7% (-4.8 pts) |
| Arcadia, CA | 7.0 mi southeast | 55,550 (+13,629) | $116,142 (-$12,981) | 1965 (+20 yr) | $1,336,500 (+$263,000) | 8 (-1) | 21.2% (-2.3 pts) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 7.1 mi south | 38,764 (-3,157) | $87,592 (-$41,531) | 1956 (+11 yr) | $899,000 (-$174,500) | 7 (-2) | 11.9% (-11.5 pts) |
| Alhambra, CA | 7.5 mi south | 81,483 (+39,562) | $85,189 (-$43,934) | 1960 (+15 yr) | $812,700 (-$260,800) | 9 (+0) | 12.3% (-11.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Altadena
| ZIP area touching Altadena, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Altadena | Share of Altadena's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 91001 (Altadena, CA) | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| 91104 (Altadena, CA) | 17.8% | 7.9% |
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Questions on Altadena
Altadena: what is the electricity rate?
Altadena, CA has no price of its own; its 41,921 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $73 to $170. In Altadena, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Altadena: how does it rank among California cities?
Altadena, CA: rank 213 of 263 by its 41,921 residents, rank 54 of 263 by $129,123 median income.
Altadena: how many homes heat with electricity?
Altadena, CA: 2,917 of 15,018 occupied homes, 19.4%; Los Angeles County 28.5%.
Altadena: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 0.7% to 1.6% of the $129,123 median income in Altadena, CA.
Altadena: damaging storms reported nearby?
9 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Altadena, CA, 2015 to 2025, 21.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Altadena?
Altadena, CA: median home built 1945; 14,068 of 15,744 homes (89.4%) predate 1980, 13,771 are detached and 565 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Altadena, CA renters struggle with rent?
1,702 of 2,980 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Altadena, CA work from home?
4,722 of 20,139 workers.
How many Altadena, CA households have no car?
542 households; 9,838 have two or more.