Living in Yorba Linda, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yorba Linda · Census data 2020–2024
Yorba Linda has 67,170 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $157,582 (59% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,147,100, the median rent is $2,846/month.
Yorba Linda at a glance
- Population
- 67,170
- Median age
- 44.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $157,582State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,147,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,846/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Yorba Linda a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Yorba Linda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yorba Linda the median home value is $1,147,100, 245% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,846 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,793 a month in housing costs.
Yorba Linda median household income
The median household income in Yorba Linda is $157,582 and the income per person is $69,536. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Yorba Linda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,887
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.91
Yorba Linda demographics
- Population
- 67,170
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 22,916
- Foreign-born
- 23.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yorba Linda ›
Education in Yorba Linda
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Yorba Linda have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yorba Linda
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Yorba Linda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorba Linda | 67,170 | $157,582 | $1,147,100 | $2,846 |
| Anaheim | 344,521 | $95,227 | $831,200 | $2,175 |
| Chino Hills | 77,927 | $126,334 | $874,900 | $2,894 |
| Placentia | 52,826 | $115,929 | $921,000 | $2,388 |
| Villa Park | 5,748 | $202,245 | $1,871,700 | — |
| Brea | 47,469 | $131,129 | $922,300 | $2,397 |
| Diamond Bar | 53,355 | $108,281 | $902,200 | $2,521 |
| Chino | 92,652 | $104,682 | $683,400 | $2,336 |
| North Tustin | 25,807 | $177,351 | $1,347,800 | $2,462 |
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What is the median household income in Yorba Linda, CA?
The median household income in Yorba Linda is $157,582, 59% 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 Yorba Linda?
The median home value in Yorba Linda is $1,147,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Yorba Linda?
The median gross rent in Yorba Linda is $2,846 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Yorba Linda, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Yorba Linda?
The median age in Yorba Linda is 44.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Yorba Linda?
The average commute to work in Yorba Linda is 31 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yorba Linda?
The unemployment rate in Yorba Linda is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yorba Linda?
56.2% of adults in Yorba Linda 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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