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Find Out More About the La Crescenta and La Canada Area Economy & Job Market  LA CANADA La Canada is one of the wealthiest communities per capita in Southern California and this is reflected in the local economy. It also has one of the best school districts in the area, with nearly 98% of high school graduates going on to college. According to census statistics, approximately 80% of adult residents have attended college, and more than 50% hold college degrees. As you might guess, 54% of the employment sector is comprised of professional and executive work. Other white-collar jobs comprise another 32% of employment. Median household income is $109,989, significantly above state average. Unemployment in La Canada is also below the state average at only 2.7%, or 280 unemployed persons out of a total workforce of some 10,430. The number of homeowners (versus renters) is also significantly above the state average. LA CRESCENTA La Crescenta has a strong, well-educated work force, low unemployment, a rising real estate market, and is located in a beautiful crescent valley. Educational, health, and social services provide employment to 20.2% of the area population. Professional services, scientific and managerial services, as well as administrative and waste management services, comprise 14.8% of area employment. Another large sector is retail, making up 10.3% of the workforce. Financial services, insurance services, and real estate services comprise another 10.2%. And manufacturing provides another 10% of area employment. Unemployment is very low at 2.2%, with only 380 persons unemployed out of a total workforce of some 10,190. Request my Free La Crescenta and La Canada Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the La Crescenta and La Canada, California area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out...

Curb Appeal >Upgrade Before You Sell
Real estate agents sometimes receive calls from homeowners asking for advice on what they should do to prepare their house to go on the market. They may have settled for living in a "less than optimal" circumstance for years, and are now going to spend money to make it nice for someone else to enjoy.
If you are considering painting, updating the kitchen, landscaping, or making any other improvements that will increase your home's re-sale value, think about making those improvements while you are still there to enjoy them. Create your own dream kitchen, master suite or spa, build an outdoor living room or restore your wood floors now. Improving your property will make your home more enjoyable, help maintain the property values in your neighborhood, and expedite the sale of your home when you are ready for a move.
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What economic factor can make the purchase of a home an excellent long-term investment?
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Home price appreciation can result in a substantial return on the buyer's investment as a house increases in value over time. |
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