At a Glance
Median Income
$78,145
$42,670 per capita
Home Value
$244,900
Zillow: $301,952
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
1,051/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How La Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Vista a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Vista residents earn a median household income of $78,145 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,670. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Vista is $244,900 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,952. Median rent is $1,267/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
La Vista reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,051/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in La Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Vista has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population16,594
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density2,947/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,145
Per Capita$42,670
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,900
Rent$1,267
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$301,952
Housing Units7,437
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property1,051/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary110/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,091 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in La Vista was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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