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c. 1908
John G. Lake and Thomas Hezmalhalch, c. 1908
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About Azusa
City in California, United StatesAzusa (Tongva: Azuksa, meaning "skunk") is a city in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and located 20 miles (32 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. Its population was 50,000 in 2020, an increase from 46,361 at the 2010 census. Azusa is located along historic Route 66, which passes through the city on Foothill Boulevard and Alosta Avenue. Azusa is bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains range to the north, Irwindale to the west, the unincorporated community of Vincent to the southwest, Glendora and the unincorporated community of Citrus to the east, and Covina to the south.
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Housing in Azusa
The typical Azusa home is worth about $709,000, up 0.7% in a year, 7% below the California typical home.
A seller's market
Safety in Azusa
Safety Grade C+
Azusa reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 63% report less. Within California, it does better than 61% of towns.
Work & commute in Azusa
Full picture →Most working residents leave Azusa for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Los Angeles (13%), Pasadena (5%) and Glendora (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Health in Azusa
Health Grade B
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Azusa
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Azusa
Full climate →Azusa has warm winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Azusa
All Azusa schools →School Grade B
The public schools Azusa’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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