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Duarte Real Estate

Est. 1957 Incorporated August 22, 1957 · Los Angeles County

Foothill access and genuine affordability beside Monrovia and Arcadia, plus a world-renowned medical campus that anchors the city.

Median Sale Price
$815K
▲ 5.0% YoY
Avg. Days on Market
14
▼ 2 days YoY
Months of Supply
1.8
Seller's market
Profile
Up-and-coming
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Duarte offers foothill access and relative affordability in a market that continues to tighten, a genuine alternative for buyers priced out of its neighbors.

Adjacent to Monrovia and Arcadia, Duarte delivers the SGV lifestyle without the SGV price ceiling. City of Hope National Medical Center is both a major employer and a point of civic pride.

History & Character

From a Spanish land grant, incorporated 1957

Duarte was incorporated on August 22, 1957, but its name reaches back much further, to Andrés Duarte, holder of the original Rancho Azusa de Duarte land grant in the 1840s. Historic Route 66 runs along Huntington Drive, and the foothill setting and the City of Hope campus have shaped Duarte’s identity from a ranching past into a quietly growing residential city.

Downtown & Districts

The heart of Duarte

Duarte stretches along Huntington Drive (historic Route 66), where the city's civic life and the annual Route 66 Parade unfold rather than in a single traditional downtown.

What defines the market

Duarte's value proposition, foothill homes minutes from Monrovia and Arcadia at a meaningful discount, fuels steady demand, especially for updated single-family homes.

Who's buying here

Buyers are value-seekers and medical professionals tied to City of Hope. Move-in-ready homes priced to the neighborhood sell quickly.

Market Trend

Median price, last five years

$660K
2022
$710K
2023
$760K
2024
$790K
2025
2026
+23%
Median price growth since 2022
Homes are also moving faster, average days on market has fallen to about 14 over the same period.
Schools

Inside the district

Duarte Unified serves the community with neighborhood schools and arts-focused academies, supported by partnerships with the City of Hope research campus.

Duarte High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
6/10
High
Northview Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · Public
6/10
Middle
Andres Duarte Arts Academy
Grades K–5 · Public
7/10
Magnet
Beardslee Elementary
Grades K–5 · Public
7/10
Elementary
Valley View Elementary
Grades K–5 · Public
6/10
Elementary
Maxwell Elementary
Grades K–5 · Public
6/10
Elementary
School ratings shown are illustrative samples on a 1–10 scale; verify current ratings before relying on them.
Local Favorites · Dining

Where Duarte eats

The San Gabriel Valley is one of America's great food destinations, here's where to start in Duarte.

Iconic
On the Mother Road
Route 66 & Huntington Drive
Route 66Family-runCasual

Duarte’s dining is honest and neighborly, family-run Mexican kitchens, classic diners, and casual spots strung along Huntington Drive, the city’s stretch of historic Route 66. It’s a community that still gathers for the annual Route 66 Parade, and where a good taqueria or breakfast counter is a point of local loyalty rather than a destination for crowds.

Scene
Huntington Drive
Heritage
Historic Route 66
Best for
Casual & local
Local Landmark

City of Hope National Medical Center

Duarte is home to one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers.

City of Hope National Medical Center

A world-renowned research campus

Duarte Road · Established 1913

Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and a global leader in research, its breakthroughs in diabetes and cancer treatment have reached patients worldwide. The expansive, garden-like campus is both a major regional employer and a source of civic identity, drawing physicians, researchers, and staff who put down roots in Duarte.

1913
Founded
NCI
Comprehensive center
Global
Research leader
Campus
Major employer
Iconic
Questions, answered

Buying & selling in Duarte

Is Duarte a good place to live?
Duarte offers foothill access, genuine affordability beside Monrovia and Arcadia, Route 66 heritage, and the City of Hope campus, appealing to value-seekers and medical professionals.
What is the average home price in Duarte?
As of 2026, the median sale price in Duarte is approximately $815K, one of the more accessible foothill markets in the SGV.
Which school district serves Duarte?
Duarte is served by Duarte Unified School District, including arts-focused academies and neighborhood schools.
Is Duarte a buyer's or seller's market?
Duarte is a seller's market, with inventory near 1.8 months and rising demand from priced-out neighbors.
How long does it take to sell a home in Duarte?
Homes in Duarte sell in about 14 days on average when priced to the neighborhood.
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