California · Metropolitan Area
Laguna Hills is a mid-size city in California with a population of 30,921. Residents earn $122,778 per year, which is 63% above the national average.
Based on current data, Laguna Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Laguna Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Laguna Hills is $122,778, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Laguna Hills among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Laguna Hills is $944,000, making it a premium housing market at 235% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,622 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Laguna Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,421 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
Laguna Hills is a highly educated community — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Laguna Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 66.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.7% |
| 151% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $122,778 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,319 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $944,000 |
| 235% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,208,365 |
| Median List Price | $1,199,450 |
| Median List Price | $1,199,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $620 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 17.0% |
| Inventory | 47 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,622 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,008 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 145.0/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.2/100K |
| Robbery | 35.4/100K |
| Assault | 77.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,421.0/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 296.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,018.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 106.3/100K |
| Arson | 3.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5912°N, 117.6976°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.9% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,721/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |