East Altadena, Altadena, CA
East Altadena — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for East Altadena, Altadena, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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East Altadena Neighborhood Overview
East Altadena is a neighborhood within the community of Altadena, California, primarily served by the 91001 ZIP code. The market is classified as Luxury, reflecting its high-value real estate. The housing landscape is dominated by homeowners, with a homeownership rate of 79.2%, indicating a stable, established community. The corresponding renter-occupied rate is 20.8%.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $1,002,600, with the average home size being 1,475 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,160 per month. The neighborhood's affluence is further underscored by a median household income of $129,030. Recent mortgage data shows strong buyer activity, with 648 total HMDA loan originations, the vast majority being conventional loans (609), alongside 32 FHA and 7 VA loan originations.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 10 neighborhoods in Altadena.
East Altadena Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $129K |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.1% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 91001 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 648 |
| VA Loan Originations | 7 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $951K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 609 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 32 |
Top Real Estate Agents in East Altadena, Altadena
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31