Living in La Habra, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Habra · Census data 2020–2024
La Habra has 61,970 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $100,106 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $781,600, the median rent is $2,129/month.
La Habra at a glance
- Population
- 61,970
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,106State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $781,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,129/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is La Habra a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in La Habra
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Habra the median home value is $781,600, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,129 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,907 a month in housing costs.
La Habra median household income
The median household income in La Habra is $100,106 and the income per person is $42,557. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Habra: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,225
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.98
La Habra demographics
- Population
- 61,970
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 20,538
- Foreign-born
- 24.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Habra ›
Education in La Habra
32.3% of adults 25 and older in La Habra have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Habra
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
La Habra vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Habra | 61,970 | $100,106 | $781,600 | $2,129 |
| East Whittier | 9,990 | $113,750 | $834,100 | $1,794 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,478 | $179,583 | $1,201,000 | $1,206 |
| Fullerton | 140,968 | $104,286 | $902,600 | $2,194 |
| La Mirada | 47,180 | $109,288 | $825,900 | $2,217 |
| South Whittier | 55,650 | $100,800 | $708,300 | $1,908 |
| Rowland Heights | 45,911 | $85,617 | $851,300 | $1,967 |
| Whittier | 86,165 | $97,201 | $822,600 | $1,906 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,291 | $109,193 | $820,800 | $2,300 |
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What is the median household income in La Habra, CA?
The median household income in La Habra is $100,106, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Habra?
The median home value in La Habra is $781,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Habra?
The median gross rent in La Habra is $2,129 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is La Habra, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in La Habra?
The median age in La Habra is 38.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Habra?
The average commute to work in La Habra is 31 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Habra?
The unemployment rate in La Habra is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Habra?
32.3% of adults in La Habra have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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