What are the schools like in Duarte, CA?

Duarte is served primarily by Duarte Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What is the median household income in Duarte?

The median household income in Duarte, CA is $93,908 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Duarte, CA?

Duarte has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches.

Duarte, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Duarte, CA affordable or expensive?

Duarte's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Duarte is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $667,900 and the median rent is $1,876 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Duarte, CA?

Duarte has a violent crime rate of 249.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1221.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Duarte, CA a Good Place to Live?

Duarte is a small city of 21,686 in California, with a median household income of $93,908 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Duarte stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Duarte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Duarte city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Duarte's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Duarte costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Duarte, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$667,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,876	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,908	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Duarte's violent crime rate is 249.4 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

249.4 /100k

Property Crime

1221.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Duarte is served primarily by Duarte Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Duarte, CA	National Avg
School District	Duarte Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Duarte sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Duarte, CA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	22.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Duarte, CA	National Avg
Population	21,686	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.2%	18.9%
Asian	18.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Duarte

Duarte, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91010

Duarte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duarte, CA affordable or expensive?

Duarte's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Duarte roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $667,900 and median rent is $1,876/month.

What is the crime rate in Duarte, CA?

Duarte's violent crime rate is 249.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1221.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Duarte?

Public schools in Duarte are operated by Duarte Unified. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Duarte, CA a good place to live?

Duarte, CA has a population of 21,686, a median household income of $93,908, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Duarte?

Duarte averages 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Duarte?

Duarte, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91010.

What is the population of Duarte?

The population of Duarte, California is 21,686 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Duarte?

Key numbers for living in Duarte: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $667,900, median household income $93,908, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duarte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.