At a Glance
Median Income
$122,778
$67,319 per capita
Home Value
$944,000
Zillow: $1,232,306
Median Rent
$2,622/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
1,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
8.3% smoking rate
How Laguna Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laguna Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laguna Hills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laguna Hills residents earn a median household income of $122,778 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,319. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Laguna Hills is $944,000 , 235% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,232,306. Median rent is $2,622/month, with 34.6% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Laguna Hills reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,131/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Laguna Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laguna Hills 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
Population30,921
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density4,721/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$122,778
Per Capita$67,319
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$944,000
Rent$2,622
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$1,232,306
Housing Units12,201
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property1,131/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation305 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Laguna Hills was founded in 1991.
The median home in Laguna Hills was built in 1980.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
25.5% 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.