Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$1,325,000Median listing price
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About La Crescenta-Montrose
La Crescenta-Montrose is a foothill CDP of about 20,000 (19,997 in the 2020 census) between Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge, known for the walkable Montrose Shopping Park, Crescenta Valley High School, and San Gabriel Mountain trail access. It offers a small-town feel with relatively moderate prices for the foothill corridor.
Home prices in La Crescenta-Montrose
The median listing price in La Crescenta-Montrose is $1,325,000.
Top places in La Crescenta-Montrose
- Montrose Shopping Park
- Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park
- Deukmejian Wilderness Park trails
- Two Strike Park
- Historic La Crescenta motels and Route 66 corridor (Foothill Blvd)
Commuting from La Crescenta-Montrose
- By car: About 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles; roughly 25–40 minutes via I-210/CA-2 in typical conditions.
- By train: No rail in La Crescenta-Montrose; Metrolink at nearby Glendale station (~30–45 minutes to Union Station).
- By air: About 15–20 miles from Hollywood Burbank Airport; LAX is roughly 35–50 miles.
La Crescenta-Montrose FAQs
- What is the housing market like in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA?
The median listing price in La Crescenta-Montrose is $1,325,000. Median sale price (La Crescenta, 6-12 mo) · The House Agent · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from La Crescenta-Montrose, CA?
By car: About 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles; roughly 25–40 minutes via I-210/CA-2 in typical conditions.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.