Foothill SGV · Los Angeles County · Verified May 2026
Duarte, California
Foothill bedroom community · City of Hope · Route 66 heritage
Duarte is a small foothill city tucked against the San Gabriel Mountains — defined by the City of Hope National Medical Center, a semi-rural equestrian character in its upper neighborhoods, and a stretch of historic Route 66. January 2026 closed sales reached a median of $805,000 (-0.6% YoY) per Redfin — a flat, stable foothill market with a quiet, established feel.
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
School District
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.
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
Annie’s Market Read
What the Duarte data doesn’t tell you
Duarte is a quiet foothill bedroom community — and that is precisely its appeal. It sits directly below the San Gabriel Mountains, retains a semi-rural equestrian character in its upper neighborhoods, and trades at a discount to the better-known foothill names like Monrovia and Glendora next door.
The market here is stable to the point of being boring, in the best way — a closed-sale median essentially flat year-over-year. Duarte does not spike and it does not crash; it is a steady, long-hold market for buyers who want foothill living without the premium.
The defining institution is City of Hope, the major cancer research and treatment center — a significant regional employer and a stabilizing economic anchor. For buyers who value a settled, established community over flash, Duarte deserves a serious look.
— Annie Liu Williams · DRE# 02147335
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.
Market Read · Q2 2026
Where Duarte is going next
Duarte enters mid-2026 as a flat, stable foothill market. The closed-sale median is essentially unchanged year-over-year (-0.6%), and price per square foot is equally steady — the textbook signature of equilibrium.
Duarte's small size means it does not generate the volatility of larger markets. It also means inventory is genuinely limited; when a well-located foothill home comes up, the buyer pool is ready.
My read: continued stability through 2026, with low-single-digit movement at most. Duarte is a long-hold, primary-residence market — the right call for a buyer who wants a settled foothill community and is not chasing rapid appreciation.
Sources & Methodology
Every figure on this page is cited
Market figures were cross-referenced against at least two independent data providers before publication. Page last verified May 2026; market figures refresh quarterly, school ratings annually.
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