California · Metropolitan Area
La Palma is a small city in California with a population of 15,375. Residents earn $115,833 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, La Palma receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. La Palma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Palma is $115,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places La Palma among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in La Palma is $916,600, making it a premium housing market at 225% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,239 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
La Palma is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,546 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
La Palma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 50.0% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| 273% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,833 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,050 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $916,600 |
| 225% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,177,992 |
| Median List Price | $1,086,949 |
| Median List Price | $1,086,949 |
| $/Sq Ft | $689 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,239 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 19.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 75.1/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.3/100K |
| Robbery | 43.8/100K |
| Assault | 25.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,546.0/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 538.3/100K |
| Theft | 888.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 118.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.0 inches |
| 68% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8506°N, 118.0396°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.8% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,638/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |