Living in Ladera Heights, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ladera Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Ladera Heights has 7,334 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $167,065 (69% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,661,600, the median rent is $2,875/month.
Ladera Heights at a glance
- Population
- 7,334
- Median age
- 39.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $167,065State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,661,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,875/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Ladera Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Ladera Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ladera Heights the median home value is $1,661,600, 399% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,875 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,860 a month in housing costs.
Ladera Heights median household income
The median household income in Ladera Heights is $167,065 and the income per person is $77,820. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ladera Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,976
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.66
Ladera Heights demographics
- Population
- 7,334
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 2,760
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ladera Heights ›
Education in Ladera Heights
58.1% of adults 25 and older in Ladera Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ladera Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Ladera Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Heights | 7,334 | $167,065 | $1,661,600 | $2,875 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,230 | $130,504 | $1,141,500 | $2,132 |
| Culver City | 39,931 | $117,389 | $1,142,900 | $2,737 |
| Los Angeles | 3,857,263 | $81,939 | $921,200 | $1,933 |
| Inglewood | 104,569 | $72,750 | $792,800 | $1,787 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Marina del Rey | 9,176 | $146,623 | $458,800 | $3,501 |
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
More for people moving to Ladera Heights
Ladera Heights ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ladera Heights: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ladera Heights, CA?
The median household income in Ladera Heights is $167,065, 69% 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 Ladera Heights?
The median home value in Ladera Heights is $1,661,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ladera Heights?
The median gross rent in Ladera Heights is $2,875 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Ladera Heights, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Ladera Heights?
The median age in Ladera Heights is 39.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ladera Heights?
The average commute to work in Ladera Heights is 34 minutes; 30.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ladera Heights?
The unemployment rate in Ladera Heights is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ladera Heights?
58.1% of adults in Ladera Heights 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.
Last updated: