Living in Lomita, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lomita · Census data 2020–2024
Lomita has 20,225 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $93,810 (5% lower than the California median), the median home value is $831,500, the median rent is $1,961/month.
Lomita at a glance
- Population
- 20,225
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,810State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $831,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,961/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lomita a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the California median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Lomita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lomita the median home value is $831,500, 150% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,961 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,955 a month in housing costs.
Lomita median household income
The median household income in Lomita is $93,810 and the income per person is $45,663. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lomita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,904
- Owner-occupied
- 45.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.1%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.74
Lomita demographics
- Population
- 20,225
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 7,326
- Foreign-born
- 29.9%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lomita ›
Education in Lomita
36% of adults 25 and older in Lomita have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lomita
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Lomita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomita | 20,225 | $93,810 | $831,500 | $1,961 |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 8,131 | $191,895 | $1,692,600 | $3,501 |
| West Carson | 22,143 | $92,775 | $689,700 | $1,891 |
| Rolling Hills | 1,509 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Torrance | 142,130 | $116,217 | $1,074,700 | $2,280 |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 40,864 | $179,623 | $1,609,400 | $3,501 |
| Carson | 92,871 | $108,703 | $704,400 | $1,956 |
| Redondo Beach | 69,291 | $150,245 | $1,279,200 | $2,691 |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 12,925 | $242,014 | $2,000,001 | $3,217 |
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What is the median household income in Lomita, CA?
The median household income in Lomita is $93,810, 5% 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 Lomita?
The median home value in Lomita is $831,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lomita?
The median gross rent in Lomita is $1,961 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Lomita, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the California median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Lomita?
The median age in Lomita is 39.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lomita?
The average commute to work in Lomita is 26 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lomita?
The unemployment rate in Lomita is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lomita?
36% of adults in Lomita 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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