Living in La Palma, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Palma · Census data 2020–2024
La Palma has 15,272 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $117,989 (19% higher than the California median), the median home value is $973,600, the median rent is $2,262/month.
La Palma at a glance
- Population
- 15,272
- Median age
- 45.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $117,989State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $973,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,262/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is La Palma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in La Palma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Palma the median home value is $973,600, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,262 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,468 a month in housing costs.
La Palma median household income
The median household income in La Palma is $117,989 and the income per person is $54,733. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Palma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,206
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.98
La Palma demographics
- Population
- 15,272
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 5,118
- Foreign-born
- 37.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Palma ›
Education in La Palma
52.9% of adults 25 and older in La Palma have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Palma
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
La Palma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 15,272 | $117,989 | $973,600 | $2,262 |
| Buena Park | 82,871 | $110,550 | $838,800 | $2,206 |
| Cerritos | 47,867 | $135,439 | $935,300 | $2,930 |
| Cypress | 49,498 | $130,215 | $913,900 | $2,483 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 13,691 | $76,341 | $554,100 | $1,696 |
| Artesia | 15,889 | $101,004 | $776,600 | $2,219 |
| Los Alamitos | 11,794 | $97,155 | $1,061,900 | $2,365 |
| La Mirada | 47,180 | $109,288 | $825,900 | $2,217 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
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What is the median household income in La Palma, CA?
The median household income in La Palma is $117,989, 19% 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 Palma?
The median home value in La Palma is $973,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Palma?
The median gross rent in La Palma is $2,262 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is La Palma, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in La Palma?
The median age in La Palma is 45.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Palma?
The average commute to work in La Palma is 33 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Palma?
The unemployment rate in La Palma is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Palma?
52.9% of adults in La Palma 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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