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Altadena is an unincorporated area in the County of Los Angeles, California, lying in the San Gabriel Valley along the rich apron of the soaring San Gabriel mountains. It is bounded on the west by the Arroyo Seco and Oak Grove Park; on the east by Eaton Canyon, and on the south by the City of Pasadena. | |
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Area |
Approximately 8 square miles. |
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Population |
Altadena is a multi-ethnic, cross-cultural community with over 42,000
residents. |
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Altitude |
800 to 2,000 feet above sea level |
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Climate |
Mediterranean-type climate with less evening fog than lower coastal areas. Winter temperature rarely drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and rarely freezes at night. Balance of the year temperatures are in the 70 to 90 degree range daytime, and evenings are cool to below 60 degrees. |
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Housing |
Property values range from $150,000 to $2 million, with the average around $400,000. More than 75% are owner occupied. |
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Schools |
Altadena schools are part of the Pasadena Unified School District. In Altadena, we have seven public primary and elementary schools and one junior high school. High schools are located in the Pasadena, close to Altadena's borders. Pasadena City College is also close by. Pasadena Unified District Offices are located at 351 S. Hudson, Pasadena, CA. (626) 3795-6981 |
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Library |
Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center (branch) The Altadena Library is an independent public library. The library is community-owned and managed by a locally elected Board of Trustees. It belongs to the 34 member Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. |
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Parks |
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Historic
Landmarks and Annual Events |
Christmas Tree Lane - December Lane Lighting Ceremony Balian House Display - December Old Fashioned Days & Altadena Festival - October The Woodbury House (1882) Mount Lowe Railway 1906 Pacific Electric Railway Substation No. 8 St. Elizabeth's Carnival St. Mark's Jazz Fest |
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Biking
Trails |
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Equestrian |
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Meeting
& Convention Sites |
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Wedding
& Reception Sites |
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Shopping
Districts |
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Entertainment |
The Coffee Gallery Backstage Espress Y'self Coffee House Altadena Golf Course Altadena Town & Country Club Summer Concerts at Farnsworth Park Outside Theater |
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