At a Glance
Median Income
$84,811
$26,501 per capita
Home Value
$593,200
Zillow: $715,860
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
410/100K
1,306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
11.7% smoking rate
How La Puente Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Puente's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Puente a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Puente residents earn a median household income of $84,811 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,501. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Puente is $593,200 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $715,860. Median rent is $1,788/month, with 31.9% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
La Puente reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,306/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in La Puente hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Puente 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 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population37,404
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density10,748/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born39.7%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,811
Per Capita$26,501
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$593,200
Rent$1,788
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$715,860
Housing Units9,893
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent410/100K
Property1,306/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary336/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation328 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258
Did You Know?
La Puente was founded in 1956.
The median home in La Puente was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
39.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.