At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$183,539 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,236,454
Bachelor's Degree+
87.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
6.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ladera a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 8.8% (144% 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.
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 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population1,160
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density2,698/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$183,539
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$3,236,454
Housing Units555
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI27 (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.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.