Azusa

Azusa

Azusa is a foothill city in eastern Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley. It borders the San Bernardino County line and sits about 20 miles east of downtown LA. Azusa has a population around 50,000 (2020) and combines suburban areas with mountain recreation. It is home to Azusa Pacific University and APU’s natural sciences campus. The housing market here is balanced: the median sale price is about $687,000 (Aug 2026), essentially flat year-over-year, and homes take about 63 days to sell on average. Azusa’s main street (Azusa Avenue) and nearby districts offer shops, and the city is known for citrus orchards and open space. The Metro A Line (Gold Line) has stations at APU/Citrus College and downtown, providing rail access to Pasadena and LA.

  • Location: Eastern San Gabriel Valley, LA County (bordering SB County), pop ~50K.
  • Transportation: I-210 freeway crosses city; Metro Gold (A) Line runs east-west (Azusa/Citrus College station).
  • Housing: Median sale ~$687K (slight decline), moderately competitive (avg 63 days on market).
  • Culture: Small-town vibe, APU campus, historic citrus ranches.
  • Recreation: Azusa Canyon Park and hiking trails in the San Gabriel Mountains; Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (boating, fishing).

Highly Rated Restaurants in Azusa

Canyon City Barbeque

Barbecue · Slow-smoked meats & hearty sides

Max’s Mexican Cuisine

Mexican · Traditional plates & family dining

Ari’s Thai Eatery

Thai · Curries, pad Thai & stir-fries

Congregation Ale House

American · Burgers & casual dining

Taco Nazo

Mexican · Fish tacos & seafood favorites

Around Azusa, CA

There's plenty to do around Azusa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Azusa, CA

Azusa has 14,638 households, with an average household size of 3.15. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Azusa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 49,318 people call Azusa home. The population density is 5,105 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

49,318

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.9 years

Median Age

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Total Households

3.15

Average Household Size

$31,884

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Schools in Azusa, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Azusa. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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