California · Metropolitan Area
Laguna Woods is a small city in California with a population of 17,342. Residents earn $60,235 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Laguna Woods receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Laguna Woods offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Laguna Woods is $60,235, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Laguna Woods is $364,900, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,232 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Laguna Woods is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 36 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 716 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.
Laguna Woods is a highly educated community — 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Laguna Woods 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 | 72.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.0% |
| 109% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,235 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,008 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% 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 | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $364,900 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $458,285 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $436 |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.9% |
| Inventory | 189 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,232 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,827 |
| 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 | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 36.4/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 18.2/100K |
| Assault | 18.2/100K |
| Total Property | 716.0/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 54.6/100K |
| Theft | 631.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6121°N, 117.7303°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.8% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,192/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| 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 | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |