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La Crescenta-Montrose market report · September 2026La Crescenta-Montrose, CA Housing Market: Home Values, Prices & Trends
The typical La Crescenta-Montrose home is worth about $1,280,450, up 0.7% from a year ago (Zillow, September 2026).
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Key takeaways
- The typical home value in La Crescenta-Montrose is about $1,280,450 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 0.7% from a year earlier.
- At the typical value of $1,280,450 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $6,981 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
Los Angeles County home sales (C.A.R.)
County-wide figures for existing single-family homes from the California Association of REALTORS® monthly report, September 2026.
La Crescenta-Montrose housing facts (U.S. Census Bureau)
From the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for La Crescenta-Montrose CDP. These are survey averages, slower-moving than the market data above.
What it means for you
If you're buying
At the typical value of $1,280,450 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $6,981 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
If you're selling
Typical home values are up 0.7% from a year ago.
A value based on recent sales near you, not an online estimate, is the best place to start.
If you're investing
Typical rent is about $2,999 a month (+4.2% vs. last year, Zillow). Against the typical home value that's a gross rent yield of about 2.8% a year before expenses, vacancy and financing.
Run any specific property through the investment calculator with its real taxes, insurance and HOA before deciding.
How La Crescenta-Montrose compares in Los Angeles County
La Crescenta-Montrose has the #24 highest typical home value of the 112 Los Angeles County places on this site. The middle typical value across them is $863,822. Places with similar values:
| Place | Typical value | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| La Habra Heights | $1,384,190 | +3.0% |
| Marina del Rey | $1,378,009 | -1.6% |
| Arcadia | $1,375,605 | +1.6% |
| Culver City | $1,274,528 | +2.2% |
| Agoura Hills | $1,234,793 | +1.9% |
| Pasadena | $1,186,459 | +0.7% |
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Where each number comes from
| Figure | Value | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $1,280,450 | Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) | September 2026 |
| 5-year change in typical value | +14.4% | Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) | September 2026 |
| Typical rent | $2,999/mo | Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County median sold price, existing single-family homes | $994,670 | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County closed sales vs. a year earlier | -10.9% | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County median days on market | 30 days | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County months of supply (Unsold Inventory Index) | 4.0 | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $1,207,100 (±$42,213) | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25077 (Median Value) | 2020–2024 |
| Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) | $2,281/mo (±$278) | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent) | 2020–2024 |
| Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied | 59.2% | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25003 (Tenure) | 2020–2024 |
| Median year homes were built | 1958 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (Median Year Structure Built) | 2020–2024 |
| Total housing units | 7,595 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25001 (Housing Units) | 2020–2024 |
| 30-year mortgage rate used in payment examples | 7.24% | Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey | week of October 29, 2026 |
Quick answers
How much is a typical home in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA?
The typical home value in La Crescenta-Montrose is about $1,280,450 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 0.7% from a year earlier.
How much have home values in La Crescenta-Montrose changed over five years?
About +14.4% over the past five years, based on the Zillow Home Value Index through September 2026.
What is the average rent in La Crescenta-Montrose?
Typical rent is about $2,999 a month as of September 2026, +4.2% vs. a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
What is the mortgage payment on a typical La Crescenta-Montrose home?
About $6,981 a month in principal and interest on a $1,280,450 home with 20% down at 7.24% (Freddie Mac 30-year average). Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra, and your rate will differ.
What is the median home price in Los Angeles County?
$994,670 for existing single-family homes sold in September 2026, up 1.2% from a year earlier, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. Homes took a median 30 days to sell, with 4.0 months of supply.
What do Census figures show for housing in La Crescenta-Montrose?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in La Crescenta-Montrose at $1,207,100 and median gross rent at $2,281 a month. About 59% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1958. Census values are owners' own estimates averaged over five years, so they run behind current market prices.
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Sources
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), city level, through September 2026: zillow.com/research/data
- California Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report, county table (existing single-family homes): car.org
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for La Crescenta-Montrose CDP: data.census.gov
- Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed, week of October 29, 2026
Each figure on this page is shown with its source and period; sources differ in method and timing, so their numbers won't match exactly. ZHVI is Zillow's estimate of a typical home value (middle third of homes), not an appraisal or a sale price. Listing figures describe homes for sale, not closed sales. Payment examples are principal and interest only and are not a loan offer. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not legal, tax or financial advice.
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