At a Glance
Median Income
$60,235
$54,008 per capita
Home Value
$364,900
Zillow: $458,285
Median Rent
$2,232/mo
49.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Laguna Woods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laguna Woods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laguna Woods a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laguna Woods residents earn a median household income of $60,235 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,008. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Laguna Woods is $364,900 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,285. Median rent is $2,232/month, with 49.6% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Laguna Woods reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 773/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.8% of adults in Laguna Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laguna Woods has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population17,342
Median Age75.0 yrs
Density5,192/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,235
Per Capita$54,008
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$364,900
Rent$2,232
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$458,285
Housing Units13,561
Rent Burden49.6%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property773/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary125/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation433 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Laguna Woods was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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