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Ladera, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,160 Population 2,698/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $183,539 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $3,236,454 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
88 Violent Crime/100K 1,934 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, N/A/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ladera, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$183,539 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $3,236,454
Violent Crime
88/100K
77% below
1,934/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.4%
159% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
33% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Ladera Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ladera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
709%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
259%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ladera 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

Ladera residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $183,539. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ladera is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,236,454. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Ladera reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,934/100K.

Education

87.4% of adults in Ladera hold a bachelor's degree or higher (159% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ladera has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,160
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density2,698/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$183,539
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C
Home Value$2,000,001
RentN/A
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$3,236,454
Housing Units555
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent88/100K
Property1,934/100K

Health

Obesity21.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation275 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+87.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+57.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Ladera was built in 1962.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.