Living in Laguna Woods, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laguna Woods · Census data 2020–2024
Laguna Woods has 17,289 residents with a median age of 74.9. The median household income is $59,269 (40% lower than the California median), the median home value is $394,600, the median rent is $2,328/month.
Laguna Woods at a glance
- Population
- 17,289
- Median age
- 74.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,269State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $394,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,328/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Laguna Woods a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Laguna Woods
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laguna Woods the median home value is $394,600, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,328 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,196 a month in housing costs.
Laguna Woods median household income
The median household income in Laguna Woods is $59,269 and the income per person is $53,507. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Laguna Woods: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,336
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.47
Laguna Woods demographics
- Population
- 17,289
- Median age
- 74.9
- Under 18
- 0.4%
- 65 and older
- 83.1%
- Households
- 11,706
- Foreign-born
- 32.3%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laguna Woods ›
Education in Laguna Woods
50.9% of adults 25 and older in Laguna Woods have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laguna Woods
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Laguna Woods vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Woods | 17,289 | $59,269 | $394,600 | $2,328 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | $136,123 | $1,009,600 | $2,839 |
| Lake Forest | 86,281 | $135,175 | $937,000 | $2,672 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
| Irvine | 311,690 | $136,719 | $1,191,500 | $2,997 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| Las Flores | 5,513 | $211,782 | $1,119,100 | $2,938 |
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What is the median household income in Laguna Woods, CA?
The median household income in Laguna Woods is $59,269, 40% 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 Laguna Woods?
The median home value in Laguna Woods is $394,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Laguna Woods?
The median gross rent in Laguna Woods is $2,328 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Laguna Woods, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Laguna Woods?
The median age in Laguna Woods is 74.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Laguna Woods?
The average commute to work in Laguna Woods is 20 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laguna Woods?
The unemployment rate in Laguna Woods is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laguna Woods?
50.9% of adults in Laguna Woods 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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