Population
French Valley
42,550
Altadena
41,921
Median Income
French Valley
$132,605
Altadena
$129,123
Home Value
French Valley
$637,800
Altadena
$1,073,500
Rent
French Valley
$3,016
Altadena
$2,250
Crime Rate
French Valley
N/A
Altadena
N/A
Cost of Living
French Valley
227.8
Altadena
236.3
Avg Temp
French Valley
N/A
Altadena
N/A
Unemployment
French Valley
6.7%
Altadena
7.3%
How Similar Are French Valley & Altadena?
Altadena is French Valley's #4 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
French Valley
42,550
Altadena
41,921
Both cities have similar populations — French Valley at 42,550 and Altadena at 41,921.
Political Leaning
French Valley
49.3%
Altadena
31.9%
Both cities lean Democratic, but French Valley has a stronger Democratic lean (35% difference).
Unemployment
French Valley
6.7%
Altadena
7.3%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
French Valley
$132,605
Altadena
$129,123
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
French Valley
$637,800
Altadena
$1,073,500
Altadena has a 41% higher home values than French Valley.
Education
French Valley
20.9%
Altadena
39.9%
Altadena has a 48% higher education than French Valley.
Demographics
French Valley
45.6%
Altadena
46.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
French Valley
227.8
Altadena
236.3
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. French Valley and Altadena share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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French Valley
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Altadena
Cost of Living & Affordability — French Valley leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDFrench Valley has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,201 vs $2,601 in Altadena (15% lower). French Valley has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,777 vs $2,085 in Altadena (15% lower). French Valley scores 175.7 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 197.4 in Altadena.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAltadena has a median home value of $1,073,500 vs $637,800 in French Valley (41% higher). Altadena has a median rent of $2,250 vs $3,016 in French Valley (34% lower). French Valley has a vacancy rate of 3.3% compared to 4.6% in Altadena.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — French Valley leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAltadena has a per capita income of $65,192 vs $41,363 in French Valley (37% higher). French Valley has a poverty rate of 4.8% compared to 7.4% in Altadena. Altadena has a work from home of 23.4% compared to 15.3% in French Valley.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Altadena leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauAltadena has a bachelor's degree or higher of 39.9% compared to 20.9% in French Valley. Altadena has a high school diploma or higher of 51.2% compared to 33.3% in French Valley.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFrench Valley has a population of 42,550, about 1x the size of Altadena (41,921). French Valley skews younger with a median age of 33.8 vs 46.2.
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Black
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French Valley
Altadena
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareFrench Valley: 5 vs Altadena: 3 for with emergency services. Altadena: 3.3 vs French Valley: 2.4 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Altadena leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAltadena has a bicycle of 0.3% compared to 0.0% in French Valley. Altadena has a public transit of 1.5% compared to 0.4% in French Valley. Altadena has a work from home of 23.4% compared to 15.3% in French Valley.
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