Foothill SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Duarte, California
Foothill bedroom community · City of Hope · Route 66 heritage
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Duarte, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$805K
January 2026 · -0.6% YoY (≈ flat)
Source: Redfin
Median $ / Sq Ft
$556
-0.6% YoY
Source: Redfin
Days on Market
~36
Steady foothill pace
Source: Redfin
Median Property Value
$779K
2024 estimate
Source: Data USA
Schools · Historical guide
Duarte Unified School District
Duarte Unified School District is a small K–12 district of roughly 3,000 students, holding a Niche B− grade. Duarte High School reports a strong 92% graduation rate. A compact district for a compact city — confirm the assigned campus for any address.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Duarte High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
Duarte Unified's comprehensive high school — a 6/10 GreatSchools rating with a strong 92% graduation rate. The primary secondary option for the city.
Source: GreatSchools
Duarte Unified School District
Grades K–12 · Public
A small K–12 district operating a compact elementary and middle network that feeds Duarte High. The district's modest size means a limited set of campuses — and one comprehensive high school.
Source: Niche · Duarte USD
Foothill-adjacent options
Grades K–12 · Public & private
Duarte families also draw on neighboring foothill districts and private options in nearby Monrovia and Glendora. Confirm enrollment eligibility before relying on any out-of-district school.
Source: Market observation · district boundaries
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~22,000
21,727 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$105,483
2024 estimate
Homeownership Rate
61%
Owner-occupant majority market
Median Age
44.9
Established, settled demographic
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · California-demographics.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Duarte
City of Hope
The City of Hope National Medical Center — a major cancer research and treatment institution and a leading regional employer — anchors the city.
Foothill Setting
Duarte sits directly below the San Gabriel Mountains; Fish Canyon Falls and foothill trails draw outdoor users right from town.
Historic Route 66
U.S. Route 66 runs through the center of Duarte along Huntington Drive — a genuine piece of the historic highway.
Equestrian Character
Upper foothill neighborhoods retain a semi-rural, equestrian feel despite decades of suburban buildout.
Bedroom Community
Primarily residential with limited commercial development — quiet, settled, and geographically tucked away.
Value vs. Neighbors
Duarte trades at a discount to Monrovia and Glendora next door — foothill living at a more accessible entry point.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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