Home Gardens, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
11,430 Population 7,471/sq mi density
$92,344 Median Income $29,523 per capita
$498,800 Home Value $755,545 Zillow
$1,744 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,344 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$498,800 home value, $1,744/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Home Gardens, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,344
23% above
$29,523 per capita
Home Value
$498,800
77% above
Zillow: $755,545
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
50% above
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Home Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
177%
Rent
150%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Home Gardens a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Home Gardens residents earn a median household income of $92,344 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,523. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Home Gardens is $498,800 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $755,545. Median rent is $1,744/month, with 27.9% 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 1977.

Education

13.7% of adults in Home Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Home Gardens has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population11,430
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density7,471/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born34.1%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,344
Per Capita$29,523
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$498,800
Rent$1,744
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$755,545
Housing Units3,024
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation702 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Home Gardens was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
34.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.