Living in La Mirada, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Mirada · Census data 2020–2024
La Mirada has 47,180 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $109,288 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $825,900, the median rent is $2,217/month.
La Mirada at a glance
- Population
- 47,180
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,288State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $825,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,217/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is La Mirada a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in La Mirada
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Mirada the median home value is $825,900, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,217 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,012 a month in housing costs.
La Mirada median household income
The median household income in La Mirada is $109,288 and the income per person is $43,496. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Mirada: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,701
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.93
La Mirada demographics
- Population
- 47,180
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 15,304
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Mirada ›
Education in La Mirada
40.9% of adults 25 and older in La Mirada have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Mirada
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
La Mirada vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada | 47,180 | $109,288 | $825,900 | $2,217 |
| East Whittier | 9,990 | $113,750 | $834,100 | $1,794 |
| South Whittier | 55,650 | $100,800 | $708,300 | $1,908 |
| Buena Park | 82,871 | $110,550 | $838,800 | $2,206 |
| La Habra | 61,970 | $100,106 | $781,600 | $2,129 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 18,871 | $88,238 | $659,900 | $2,033 |
| La Palma | 15,272 | $117,989 | $973,600 | $2,262 |
| Cerritos | 47,867 | $135,439 | $935,300 | $2,930 |
| Norwalk | 99,789 | $100,085 | $644,700 | $2,090 |
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What is the median household income in La Mirada, CA?
The median household income in La Mirada is $109,288, 10% higher than 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 Mirada?
The median home value in La Mirada is $825,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Mirada?
The median gross rent in La Mirada is $2,217 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is La Mirada, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in La Mirada?
The median age in La Mirada is 42.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Mirada?
The average commute to work in La Mirada is 32 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Mirada?
The unemployment rate in La Mirada is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Mirada?
40.9% of adults in La Mirada 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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