Farnsworth Park Area, Altadena, CA
Farnsworth Park Area — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Farnsworth Park Area, 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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Farnsworth Park Area Neighborhood Overview
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Farnsworth Park Area is a well-established neighborhood in Altadena, California. It is characterized by a high homeownership rate of 79.2%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The market is classified as Luxury, with a median home value of $1,002,600, reflecting its desirability and the significant investment in the area's housing stock.
The housing market here is active, with 648 total home loan originations in the recent period. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (609), suggesting a market primarily serving buyers with strong financial profiles. The median gross rent is $2,160 per month, providing a benchmark for the rental segment, which comprises 20.8% of occupied units. Households are prosperous, with a median income of $129,030, aligning with the costs of homeownership in this tier.
Neighborhood character is shaped by its substantial, owner-occupied homes, which have an average size of 1,475 square feet. The low volume of government-backed loans (32 FHA and only 7 VA originations) further underscores the premium, conventional nature of the local real estate transactions. This creates a community with a high degree of equity and long-term stability centered around its namesake park.
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Farnsworth Park Area 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 Farnsworth Park Area, 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 2026-06-01