Living in Los Alamitos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Alamitos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Alamitos has 11,794 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $97,155 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $1,061,900, the median rent is $2,365/month.
Los Alamitos at a glance
- Population
- 11,794
- Median age
- 37.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $97,155State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,061,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,365/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Los Alamitos a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Los Alamitos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Alamitos the median home value is $1,061,900, 219% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,365 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Los Alamitos median household income
The median household income in Los Alamitos is $97,155 and the income per person is $48,200. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Los Alamitos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,623
- Owner-occupied
- 42.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.6%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.63
Los Alamitos demographics
- Population
- 11,794
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 4,414
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Alamitos ›
Education in Los Alamitos
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Los Alamitos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Alamitos
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Los Alamitos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos | 11,794 | $97,155 | $1,061,900 | $2,365 |
| Rossmoor | 11,532 | $211,597 | $1,406,900 | $3,501 |
| Cypress | 49,498 | $130,215 | $913,900 | $2,483 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 13,691 | $76,341 | $554,100 | $1,696 |
| Seal Beach | 24,722 | $85,964 | $486,800 | $2,649 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
| La Palma | 15,272 | $117,989 | $973,600 | $2,262 |
| Cerritos | 47,867 | $135,439 | $935,300 | $2,930 |
| Lakewood | 79,850 | $119,177 | $827,200 | $2,347 |
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What is the median household income in Los Alamitos, CA?
The median household income in Los Alamitos is $97,155, about the same as 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 Los Alamitos?
The median home value in Los Alamitos is $1,061,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Los Alamitos?
The median gross rent in Los Alamitos is $2,365 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Los Alamitos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Los Alamitos?
The median age in Los Alamitos is 37.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Los Alamitos?
The average commute to work in Los Alamitos is 31 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Alamitos?
The unemployment rate in Los Alamitos is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Alamitos?
44.3% of adults in Los Alamitos 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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