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Moving in Altadena: what we handle for you

Altadena is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, located directly north of Pasadena along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is known for its tree-canopied streets, historic craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes, and proximity to hiking trails in the Angeles National Forest. The neighborhood has become increasingly popular with buyers priced out of Pasadena, offering comparable character at lower price points. Streets like Mariposa Avenue, Santa Rosa Avenue, and Christmas Tree Lane are local landmarks. Moving to Altadena means navigating foothill roads with mature trees overhanging streets — sometimes a challenge for large moving trucks. Our team assesses access in advance and plans accordingly. Best Movers LA serves Altadena and all surrounding communities including Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, and Sierra Madre. We offer full-service packing, careful handling of antiques and vintage furniture, and punctual scheduling.

Altadena by the numbers

Governed by	Los Angeles County (unincorporated)
Population	41,705
Homes owned / rented	76.9% / 23.1%
Housing type	92.7% single-family · 3.8% in 2–4 unit buildings · 3.1% in 5+ unit buildings
Median year built	1946
Median home value	$1,120,000
Median rent paid	$2,355 a month, utilities included
Moved in the past year	6.0% of residents (LA County: 9.2%)
Speak Spanish at home	21.3% (LA County: 37.6%)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Figures are 2020–2024 averages and predate the January 2025 Eaton Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena.

92.7% of homes are single-family houses; for a house move we plan around the garage, patio and yard, and usually load from the driveway. The median home was built in 1946; older buildings mean narrower doorways and tighter stairwells, so we measure the big pieces and pad door frames before anything moves. Many Altadena households are moving into rentals while they rebuild; our vault storage can hold what was saved until you move back.

Services available in Altadena

Altadena moving FAQ

Access, parking and permits in Altadena

Altadena is unincorporated Los Angeles County, so curb and street matters go through LA County Public Works rather than a city hall or LADOT. We confirm which office covers your block before move day.

Altadena sits about 16 road miles north-east of Downtown LA, but the crew’s trip to you never appears on the bill: California’s double drive time rule charges only the leg between your two addresses, counted twice. At $88/hr for two movers, our most common runs from Altadena add:

From Altadena to	Actual drive	Billed (doubled)	Added at $88/hr
Pasadena	4 mi · about 10 min	20 min	$29
La Cañada Flintridge	5 mi · about 10 min	20 min	$29
San Marino	6 mi · about 12 min	24 min	$35
Toluca Lake	17 mi · about 34 min	68 min	$100

No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.

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