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ZIP 91214

Pop. 30,817·Los Angeles County·194th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,468/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$1,503
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ZIP 91214 · $3,468
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,400
1 BR
$2,690
2 BR
$3,350
3 BR
$4,250
4 BR+
$4,730
Research median
$3,350/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$41,616/yr
At $3,468/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91214 (La Crescenta-Montrose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,817
Median income
$140,121
Median age
41.7
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
25%
15%
28.9%
14.5%
16.7%
Under 1825%
18–3415%
35–5428.9%
55–6414.5%
65+16.7%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
53.1%
14.3%
28.1%
White53.1%
Black0.9%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian28.1%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
15.3%
21.5%
59.6%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+59.6%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91214 in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$116,201 → $140,121
up 20.6%
Population
32,009 → 30,817
down 3.7%
Renter share
27.4% → 25.2%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.7% → 59.6%
+3.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $140,121 today, compared with $116,201 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 32,009 to 30,817 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. About 25.2% of households rent today, against 27.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 55.7% to 59.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91214 covers La Crescenta-Montrose, CA. The median rent here is $3,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,350/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($140,121/yr), ZIP 91214 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91214 (La Crescenta-Montrose, CA) is $3,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91214's median rent of $3,468/mo is $1,503 (76%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91214 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91214 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #194 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,468/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $139,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,468/mo in ZIP 91214. The local median household income is $140,121/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91214?

Rent in ZIP 91214 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91214 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,468/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($140,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91214 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of ZIP 91214 households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91214 compare to the rest of La Crescenta-Montrose?

ZIP 91214 is pricier than La Crescenta-Montrose as a whole. At $3,468/mo, it's $110 above the La Crescenta-Montrose citywide median of $3,358/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,468/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 91214's median household income ($140,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91214 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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