La Cañada Flintridge
An affluent foothill city between Pasadena and the Angeles National Forest.
Snapshot
Population
19,935
US Census ACS, 2024 / FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Median home price
$2,595,782
Redfin, 2026-08
Median rent
$2,873/mo
US Census ACS, 2024
Crime / 1k
16.1
FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Market
Price / sq ft
$1,007
Redfin, 2026-08
Months of supply
2.2
Redfin, 2026-08
Median days on market
28
Redfin, 2026-08
Renter-occupied
13.1%
US Census ACS, 2024
Median household income
$241,875
US Census ACS, 2024
Housing units
7,053
US Census ACS, 2024
Developments
No tracked developments for La Cañada Flintridge yet.
What you can build here — ADU
Typical SFR: 1 new-construction ADU + 1 conversion ADU; JADU allowed. New construction max 1,200 SQFT. Statewide 800 SQFT exemption ADU permitted even if FAR exceeded. State fee exemptions apply. 60-day ministerial clock.
Chapter 11.33. Last verified 2026-08-18. Not legal advice — confirm current requirements with La Cañada Flintridge's planning department. See the statewide ADU floor every city sits on top of.
What you can build here — zoning standards
| Zone(s) | Density | Height | Setbacks F / S / R | Lot coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | R-1 series (R-1-5,000 to R-1-10 acres) | 1 du/lot | 2 stories | 20–25' / — / — | Graduated by lot size |
| Duplex | RPD (Residential Planned) | *not sourced* | — | — | 50% |
| Townhome | R-3 / RPD / MU | *not sourced* | — | 20–25' front | Per zone |
| Multifamily | R-3 / RPD / MU | 25–30 du/ac | — | 20–25' typical | 50% |
Parking · MF 1 space/unit; common open space 150–600 sf/unit by zone.
Overlays to check · SB 9 lot-split eligible · Density Bonus Law applicable · Hillside Overlay
Base zoning — always check for a project-specific overlay or density-bonus increase. Not legal advice. La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code Title 11 (eCode360), General Plan Land Use Element, Housing Element. Last verified 2026-08-23. Full zoning code
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