At a Glance
Median Income
$110,177
$41,536 per capita
Home Value
$763,200
Zillow: $879,254
Median Rent
$2,052/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
1,801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
8.9% smoking rate
How La Mirada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Mirada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Mirada a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Mirada residents earn a median household income of $110,177 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,536. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 Mirada is $763,200 , 171% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $879,254. Median rent is $2,052/month, with 33.8% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
La Mirada reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,801/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
39.7% of adults in La Mirada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Mirada 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 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population46,945
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density6,003/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,177
Per Capita$41,536
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$763,200
Rent$2,052
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$879,254
Housing Units15,161
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property1,801/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary286/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking8.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation154 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in La Mirada was built in 1960.
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.
26.6% 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.