Living in Ladera Ranch, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ladera Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Ladera Ranch has 23,793 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $184,458 (86% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,151,000, the median rent is $3,350/month.
Ladera Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 23,793
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $184,458State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,151,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,350/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ladera Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Ladera Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ladera Ranch the median home value is $1,151,000, 246% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,350 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ladera Ranch median household income
The median household income in Ladera Ranch is $184,458 and the income per person is $74,294. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ladera Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,716
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.24
Ladera Ranch demographics
- Population
- 23,793
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 35.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.1%
- Households
- 7,339
- Foreign-born
- 20.1%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ladera Ranch ›
Education in Ladera Ranch
68% of adults 25 and older in Ladera Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ladera Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Ladera Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Ranch | 23,793 | $184,458 | $1,151,000 | $3,350 |
| Las Flores | 5,513 | $211,782 | $1,119,100 | $2,938 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 35,095 | $129,457 | $993,800 | $2,438 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | $136,123 | $1,009,600 | $2,839 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Coto de Caza | 15,190 | $243,816 | $1,535,600 | $3,501 |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | 11,971 | $192,813 | $1,110,100 | $3,501 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
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What is the median household income in Ladera Ranch, CA?
The median household income in Ladera Ranch is $184,458, 86% 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 Ranch?
The median home value in Ladera Ranch is $1,151,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ladera Ranch?
The median gross rent in Ladera Ranch is $3,350 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Ladera Ranch, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ladera Ranch?
The median age in Ladera Ranch is 35.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ladera Ranch?
The average commute to work in Ladera Ranch is 27 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ladera Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Ladera Ranch is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ladera Ranch?
68% of adults in Ladera Ranch 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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