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ZIP 91020

Pop. 7,532·Los Angeles County·539th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,652/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
-11.7%
vs US Median
+$687
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ZIP 91020 · $2,652
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,890
3 BR
$3,660
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,890/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,824/yr
At $2,652/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, -11.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91020 (La Crescenta-Montrose, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,532
Median income
$72,125
Median age
40.2
Renters
76.5%
Age distribution
25.7%
19.5%
27.1%
17.1%
Under 1825.7%
18–3419.5%
35–5427.1%
55–6410.7%
65+17.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
51.7%
19.5%
19.5%
White51.7%
Black0.5%
Hispanic19.5%
Asian19.5%
Other8.8%
Education (25+)
17.9%
24%
52.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+52.8%
Housing tenure
23.5%
76.5%
Owner23.5%
Renter76.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91020 in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,412 → $72,125
up 21.4%
Population
7,869 → 7,532
down 4.3%
Renter share
72.5% → 76.5%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 52.8%
+10.1 pts
Median age
42 → 40.2
-1.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,125 today, compared with $59,412 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,869 to 7,532 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. About 76.5% of households rent today, against 72.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.7% to 52.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91020 covers La Crescenta-Montrose, CA. The median rent here is $2,652/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,890/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($72,125/yr), ZIP 91020 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91020 (La Crescenta-Montrose, CA) is $2,652. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91020's median rent of $2,652/mo is $687 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91020 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91020 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #539 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,652/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,652/mo in ZIP 91020. The local median household income is $72,125/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91020?

Rent in ZIP 91020 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91020 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,652/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($72,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91020 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.5% of ZIP 91020 households are renters, while 23.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91020 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91020 compare to the rest of La Crescenta-Montrose?

ZIP 91020 is more affordable than La Crescenta-Montrose overall. At $2,652/mo, it's $706 below the La Crescenta-Montrose citywide median of $3,358/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,652/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 91020's median household income ($72,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91020 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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