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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie Thomas

Worst things about La Palma nobody talks about

Longtime lurker here, What neighborhoods would you suggest? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

1 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Alice H.

What I wish I knew before living in La Palma

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $916,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -La Palma sits at 109.2 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traff...

14 replies 4 upvotes living
Benjamin Brooks

La Palma in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 15,375, La Palma is a small town. What would you do?

9 replies 9 upvotes qa
Evan Hernandez

Unpopular opinion about La Palma

Random thought, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $916,600, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely fr...

1 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Easton Bennett

Job market in La Palma for tech?

I've been here for 1 years and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,375, La Palma is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 15,375 people. Median household income is $115,833, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

3 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Benjamin Brooks

Top 5 things I love about La Palma

Hi all, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,239/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

8 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Alice H.

Rent vs buy in La Palma -what makes sense?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for La Palma? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spo...

2 replies 10 upvotes housing
Easton Bennett

Best neighborhoods in La Palma

Hey folks, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $115,833, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do?

3 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Julia R.

Most overrated things about La Palma

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $115,833 in La Palma.

10 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
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