At a Glance
Median Income
$60,333
$19,744 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
Zillow: $162,586
Median Rent
$847/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
4,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
312 sunny days/yr
How La Paloma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Paloma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Paloma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Paloma residents earn a median household income of $60,333 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,744. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Paloma is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,586. Median rent is $847/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
La Paloma reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,510/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in La Paloma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Paloma has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,836
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density1,319/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,333
Per Capita$19,744
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$847
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$162,586
Housing Units814
Rent Burden17.7%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property4,510/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband66.6%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in La Paloma was built in 2001.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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