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Los Alamitos, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,784 Population 2,939/sq mi density
$98,539 Median Income $51,404 per capita
$1,003,900 Home Value $1,542,058 Zillow
$2,273 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,126 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$98,539 median income, 5.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,003,900 home value, $2,273/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Los Alamitos, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,539
31% above
$51,404 per capita
Home Value
$1,003,900
256% above
Zillow: $1,542,058
Median Rent
$2,273/mo
95% above
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
86% below
1,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
29% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
22% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Los Alamitos Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Los Alamitos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
356%
Rent
195%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Los Alamitos a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Los Alamitos residents earn a median household income of $98,539 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,404. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Los Alamitos is $1,003,900 , 256% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,542,058. Median rent is $2,273/month, with 34.2% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Los Alamitos reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,126/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

43.5% of adults in Los Alamitos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Los Alamitos has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population11,784
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,939/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$98,539
Per Capita$51,404
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

F
Home Value$1,003,900
Rent$2,273
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$1,542,058
Housing Units4,297
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property1,126/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary355/100K

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking9.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation25 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Los Alamitos was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.2% 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.