Living in La Puente, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Puente · Census data 2020–2024
La Puente has 37,142 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $86,602 (13% lower than the California median), the median home value is $617,700, the median rent is $1,849/month.
La Puente at a glance
- Population
- 37,142
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $86,602State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $617,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,849/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is La Puente a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in La Puente
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Puente the median home value is $617,700, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,849 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,229 a month in housing costs.
La Puente median household income
The median household income in La Puente is $86,602 and the income per person is $27,983. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Puente: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,958
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.85
La Puente demographics
- Population
- 37,142
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 9,624
- Foreign-born
- 40%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Puente ›
Education in La Puente
13.2% of adults 25 and older in La Puente have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Puente
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
La Puente vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Puente | 37,142 | $86,602 | $617,700 | $1,849 |
| Industry | 210 | $59,167 | — | $1,375 |
| Valinda | 20,962 | $100,165 | $636,700 | $1,829 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,495 | $88,279 | $632,300 | $2,342 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,291 | $109,193 | $820,800 | $2,300 |
| West Covina | 107,037 | $101,065 | $779,800 | $2,245 |
| South San Jose Hills | 16,911 | $94,806 | $544,400 | $1,884 |
| Baldwin Park | 70,138 | $80,663 | $606,900 | $1,867 |
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What is the median household income in La Puente, CA?
The median household income in La Puente is $86,602, 13% 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 Puente?
The median home value in La Puente is $617,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Puente?
The median gross rent in La Puente is $1,849 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is La Puente, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in La Puente?
The median age in La Puente is 37.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Puente?
The average commute to work in La Puente is 31 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Puente?
The unemployment rate in La Puente is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Puente?
13.2% of adults in La Puente 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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