Living in La Verne, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Verne · Census data 2020–2024
La Verne has 30,600 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $103,761 (5% higher than the California median), the median home value is $817,000, the median rent is $2,315/month.
La Verne at a glance
- Population
- 30,600
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $103,761State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $817,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,315/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is La Verne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in La Verne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Verne the median home value is $817,000, 146% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,315 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,056 a month in housing costs.
La Verne median household income
The median household income in La Verne is $103,761 and the income per person is $52,556. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Verne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,020
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.61
La Verne demographics
- Population
- 30,600
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 11,517
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Verne ›
Education in La Verne
42.1% of adults 25 and older in La Verne have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Verne
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
La Verne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Verne | 30,600 | $103,761 | $817,000 | $2,315 |
| San Dimas | 33,789 | $105,321 | $801,800 | $2,278 |
| Claremont | 36,595 | $125,647 | $897,000 | $2,237 |
| Pomona | 147,943 | $79,479 | $593,800 | $1,810 |
| Glendora | 50,926 | $113,569 | $862,700 | $2,254 |
| Charter Oak | 9,442 | $88,393 | $606,200 | $1,900 |
| Montclair | 37,810 | $77,659 | $569,100 | $1,889 |
| Upland | 79,257 | $105,830 | $739,400 | $2,029 |
| Covina | 49,888 | $98,671 | $718,900 | $1,931 |
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What is the median household income in La Verne, CA?
The median household income in La Verne is $103,761, 5% 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 Verne?
The median home value in La Verne is $817,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Verne?
The median gross rent in La Verne is $2,315 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is La Verne, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in La Verne?
The median age in La Verne is 46.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Verne?
The average commute to work in La Verne is 33 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Verne?
The unemployment rate in La Verne is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Verne?
42.1% of adults in La Verne 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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