Deciding on living in La Canada vs. La Crescenta?
La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta-Montrose, both nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles, share a suburban, family-oriented vibe but differ in key ways that shape the living experience. Home prices are higher in La Canada, while neighboring La Crescenta offers more affordable housing, including more apartments and condominiums. Both communities offer excellent schools, with La Canada consistently ranking higher.
La Crescenta, part of the Glendale school district, offers language immersion programs. Japanese is available at Dunsmore and Verdugo Woodlands Elementary Schools. French is offered at Franklin Elementary School. Spanish is Offered at Muir, Edison, and Franklin Elementary Schools. German is available at Franklin Elementary School. Depending on the language, these programs follow either a 90:10 or 50:50 language instruction model.
Both communities offer little nightlife and few fine dining options. There is no upscale shopping, although both are conveniently located near the Montrose Shopping Park, which offers numerous dining options, mom-and-pop stores, and boutiques.
Additionally, both are in high-fire zones. Foothill Blvd. is the only major thoroughfare, so evacuating in the event of a fire hazard could cause significant traffic congestion.
Livng in La Canada vs. La Crescenta? Ultimately, the choice is yours to make.
