At a Glance
Median Income
$92,920
$44,522 per capita
Home Value
$792,100
Zillow: $910,034
Median Rent
$1,918/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
326/100K
1,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lomita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lomita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lomita a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lomita residents earn a median household income of $92,920 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,522. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lomita is $792,100 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $910,034. Median rent is $1,918/month, with 30.2% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Lomita reports 326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,236/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Lomita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lomita has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population20,409
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density10,685/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,920
Per Capita$44,522
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$792,100
Rent$1,918
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$910,034
Housing Units8,246
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent326/100K
Property1,236/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking10.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Lomita was founded in 1964.
The median home in Lomita was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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