At a Glance
Median Income
$98,158
$40,009 per capita
Home Value
$716,700
Zillow: $895,560
Median Rent
$2,039/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
1,798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Habra Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Habra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Habra a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Habra residents earn a median household income of $98,158 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,009. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 La Habra is $716,700 , 154% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $895,560. Median rent is $2,039/month, with 30.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
La Habra reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,798/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in La Habra hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Habra has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population62,233
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density8,232/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,158
Per Capita$40,009
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$716,700
Rent$2,039
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$895,560
Housing Units20,766
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property1,798/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary301/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in La Habra was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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