At a Glance
Median Income
$115,833
$53,050 per capita
Home Value
$916,600
Zillow: $1,185,448
Median Rent
$2,239/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
1,824/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.7%
8.1% smoking rate
How La Palma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Palma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Palma 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 Palma residents earn a median household income of $115,833 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,050. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Palma is $916,600 , 225% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,185,448. Median rent is $2,239/month, with 39.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
La Palma reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,824/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in La Palma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Palma 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
Population15,375
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density8,638/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born37.4%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,833
Per Capita$53,050
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$916,600
Rent$2,239
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$1,185,448
Housing Units5,198
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property1,824/100K
Health
Obesity19.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation51 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries67
Did You Know?
La Palma was founded in 1955.
The median home in La Palma was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
37.4% 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.