Living in La Presa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Presa · Census data 2020–2024
La Presa has 34,962 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $93,479 (6% lower than the California median), the median home value is $629,700, the median rent is $1,852/month.
La Presa at a glance
- Population
- 34,962
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,479State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $629,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,852/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is La Presa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in La Presa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Presa the median home value is $629,700, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,852 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,684 a month in housing costs.
La Presa median household income
The median household income in La Presa is $93,479 and the income per person is $38,402. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Presa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,288
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.16
La Presa demographics
- Population
- 34,962
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 10,971
- Foreign-born
- 22.9%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Presa ›
Education in La Presa
25.1% of adults 25 and older in La Presa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Presa
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
La Presa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Presa | 34,962 | $93,479 | $629,700 | $1,852 |
| Spring Valley | 31,969 | $109,110 | $714,700 | $2,166 |
| Lemon Grove | 27,686 | $88,009 | $705,400 | $1,893 |
| Bonita | 12,652 | $118,674 | $962,800 | $2,218 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 19,765 | $125,107 | $952,400 | $1,973 |
| La Mesa | 60,797 | $95,028 | $812,000 | $2,049 |
| Chula Vista | 276,375 | $108,032 | $758,700 | $2,229 |
| Rancho San Diego | 21,272 | $118,682 | $905,300 | $2,618 |
| National City | 58,893 | $66,841 | $612,200 | $1,692 |
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What is the median household income in La Presa, CA?
The median household income in La Presa is $93,479, 6% lower 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 Presa?
The median home value in La Presa is $629,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Presa?
The median gross rent in La Presa is $1,852 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is La Presa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in La Presa?
The median age in La Presa is 36.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Presa?
The average commute to work in La Presa is 27 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Presa?
The unemployment rate in La Presa is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Presa?
25.1% of adults in La Presa 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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