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Ladera Heights, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,249 Population 2,441/sq mi density
$153,403 Median Income $77,685 per capita
$1,593,500 Home Value $1,706,512 Zillow
$3,089 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 4,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$153,403 median income, 3.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,593,500 home value, $3,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ladera Heights, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$153,403
104% above
$77,685 per capita
Home Value
$1,593,500
465% above
Zillow: $1,706,512
Median Rent
$3,089/mo
166% above
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
427/100K
12% above
4,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%
64% above
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
204%
Home Value
565%
Rent
266%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
164%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
112%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ladera Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $1,706,512. 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.

Safety & Crime

Ladera Heights reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,279/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population7,249
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$153,403
Per Capita$77,685
Unemployment3.2%
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$1,706,512
Housing Units2,952
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent427/100K
Property4,279/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking8.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.