At a Glance
Median Income
$118,629
$46,581 per capita
Home Value
$549,900
Zillow: $661,894
Median Rent
$1,947/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
11.2% smoking rate
How La Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Center 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
La Center residents earn a median household income of $118,629 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,581. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Center is $549,900 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,894. Median rent is $1,947/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
La Center reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 552/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in La Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,885
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,629
Per Capita$46,581
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$549,900
Rent$1,947
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$661,894
Housing Units1,448
Rent Burden50.0%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property552/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation138 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in La Center was built in 1997.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.