Lytle Creek, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
588 Population 98/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $39,701 per capita
$483,600 Home Value $391,601 Zillow
$1,841 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 12.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$483,600 home value, $1,841/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lytle Creek, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$39,701 per capita
Home Value
$483,600
72% above
Zillow: $391,601
Median Rent
$1,841/mo
58% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Lytle Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
172%
Rent
158%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lytle Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lytle Creek residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,701. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Lytle Creek is $483,600 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,601. Median rent is $1,841/month, with 51.0% 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 1972.

Education

19.8% of adults in Lytle Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lytle Creek has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population588
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$39,701
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C+
Home Value$483,600
Rent$1,841
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$391,601
Housing Units345
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,053 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute44 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Lytle Creek was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
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.