Living in Laguna Hills, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laguna Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Laguna Hills has 30,740 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $128,851 (30% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,012,300, the median rent is $2,728/month.
Laguna Hills at a glance
- Population
- 30,740
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $128,851State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,012,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,728/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Laguna Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Laguna Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laguna Hills the median home value is $1,012,300, 204% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,728 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,521 a month in housing costs.
Laguna Hills median household income
The median household income in Laguna Hills is $128,851 and the income per person is $67,213. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Laguna Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,072
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.68
Laguna Hills demographics
- Population
- 30,740
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 11,292
- Foreign-born
- 25.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laguna Hills ›
Education in Laguna Hills
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Laguna Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laguna Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Laguna Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,289 | $59,269 | $394,600 | $2,328 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | $136,123 | $1,009,600 | $2,839 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| Las Flores | 5,513 | $211,782 | $1,119,100 | $2,938 |
| Ladera Ranch | 23,793 | $184,458 | $1,151,000 | $3,350 |
| Lake Forest | 86,281 | $135,175 | $937,000 | $2,672 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
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What is the median household income in Laguna Hills, CA?
The median household income in Laguna Hills is $128,851, 30% 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 Laguna Hills?
The median home value in Laguna Hills is $1,012,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Laguna Hills?
The median gross rent in Laguna Hills is $2,728 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Laguna Hills, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Laguna Hills?
The median age in Laguna Hills is 41.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Laguna Hills?
The average commute to work in Laguna Hills is 27 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laguna Hills?
The unemployment rate in Laguna Hills is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laguna Hills?
54.7% of adults in Laguna Hills 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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