Avocado Heights, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,934 Population 5,748/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $34,032 per capita
$668,700 Home Value $826,991 Zillow
$2,002 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$668,700 home value, $2,002/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Avocado Heights, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$34,032 per capita
Home Value
$668,700
137% above
Zillow: $826,991
Median Rent
$2,002/mo
72% above
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Avocado Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Avocado Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
237%
Rent
172%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Avocado Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Avocado Heights residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,032. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Avocado Heights is $668,700 , 137% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $826,991. Median rent is $2,002/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

23.8% of adults in Avocado Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Avocado Heights has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population12,934
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density5,748/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born29.2%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$34,032
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C+
Home Value$668,700
Rent$2,002
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$826,991
Housing Units3,760
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation332 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Avocado Heights was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
29.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.