Living in Placentia, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Placentia · Census data 2020–2024
Placentia has 52,826 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $115,929 (17% higher than the California median), the median home value is $921,000, the median rent is $2,388/month.
Placentia at a glance
- Population
- 52,826
- Median age
- 39.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $115,929State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $921,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,388/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Placentia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Placentia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Placentia the median home value is $921,000, 177% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,388 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,434 a month in housing costs.
Placentia median household income
The median household income in Placentia is $115,929 and the income per person is $48,006. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Placentia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,890
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.04
Placentia demographics
- Population
- 52,826
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 17,182
- Foreign-born
- 24%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Placentia ›
Education in Placentia
44.2% of adults 25 and older in Placentia have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Placentia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Placentia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placentia | 52,826 | $115,929 | $921,000 | $2,388 |
| Brea | 47,469 | $131,129 | $922,300 | $2,397 |
| Fullerton | 140,968 | $104,286 | $902,600 | $2,194 |
| Yorba Linda | 67,170 | $157,582 | $1,147,100 | $2,846 |
| Villa Park | 5,748 | $202,245 | $1,871,700 | — |
| Anaheim | 344,521 | $95,227 | $831,200 | $2,175 |
| La Habra | 61,970 | $100,106 | $781,600 | $2,129 |
| Rowland Heights | 45,911 | $85,617 | $851,300 | $1,967 |
| Orange | 138,266 | $117,113 | $945,800 | $2,327 |
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What is the median household income in Placentia, CA?
The median household income in Placentia is $115,929, 17% 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 Placentia?
The median home value in Placentia is $921,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Placentia?
The median gross rent in Placentia is $2,388 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Placentia, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Placentia?
The median age in Placentia is 39.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Placentia?
The average commute to work in Placentia is 27 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Placentia?
The unemployment rate in Placentia is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Placentia?
44.2% of adults in Placentia 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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