At a Glance
Median Income
$153,403
$77,685 per capita
Home Value
$1,593,500
Zillow: $1,685,456
Median Rent
$3,089/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
8.5% smoking rate
How Ladera Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ladera Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ladera Heights 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
Ladera Heights residents earn a median household income of $153,403 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,685. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% 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 Ladera Heights is $1,593,500 , 465% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,685,456. Median rent is $3,089/month, with 30.8% 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 1961.
Education
55.4% of adults in Ladera Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ladera Heights has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population7,249
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$153,403
Per Capita$77,685
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,593,500
Rent$3,089
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$1,685,456
Housing Units2,952
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking8.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations96
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Ladera Heights was built in 1961.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.