At a Glance
Median Income
$184,257
$74,419 per capita
Home Value
$1,046,600
Zillow: $1,366,093
Median Rent
$3,331/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.6%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
6.6% smoking rate
How Ladera Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ladera Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ladera Ranch a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ladera Ranch residents earn a median household income of $184,257 , which is 145% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,419. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ladera Ranch is $1,046,600 , 271% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,366,093. Median rent is $3,331/month, with 37.2% 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 2005.
Education
65.6% of adults in Ladera Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ladera Ranch has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population23,609
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density4,769/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$184,257
Per Capita$74,419
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$1,046,600
Rent$3,331
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$1,366,093
Housing Units7,764
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation516 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.6%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Ladera Ranch was founded in 1999.
The median home in Ladera Ranch was built in 2005.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
17.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.