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Introduction to La Canada Flintridge, California
La Canada Flintridge, California, in Los Angeles County, is 4 miles NW of Pasadena, California (center to center) and 10 miles N of Los Angeles, California. The city is within the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. La Canada Flintridge has a population of 20,318.
La Canada Flintridge History
Spanish settlers named this area Rancho La Canada. It existed as two communities, Flintridge and La Canada, for many years. After the city was incorporated in 1976, the two communities were joined and the new conglomerate was renamed La Canada Flintridge.
La Canada Flintridge and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In La Canada Flintridge
The city has sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and a skate park. There are also number of municipal parks which offer bountiful opportunities for rest and recreation. The city has riding and hiking trails. There are various social groups which organize a variety of cultural and entertainment activities.
La Canada Flintridge Transportation
Flights are available from the Los Angeles International Airport.
La Canada Flintridge Higher Education
The Glendale Community College serves the area.
La Canada Flintridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing La Canada Flintridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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