Placentia, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
52,384 Population
$110,575 Median Income
$871,000 Home Value
$2,267 Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime / 100K
38.0 yrs Median Age
43.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
4.7
Economy
2.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.5
Education

People

Population52,384
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density7,784/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 48.9%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$110,575
Per Capita Income$46,069
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate6.2%
County GDP$351,753M

Housing

2.2/5
Home Value (Census)$871,000
Zillow Value$1,094,721
Median Rent$2,267
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Depression19.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime156/100K
Property Crime1,394/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Vehicle Theft137.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Jan / Jul60° / 76°
Rain14 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

4.5/5
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)67

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Work From Home13.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations7

How Placentia Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$110,575
Home Value$871,000
Median Rent$2,267
Poverty Rate6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+43.7%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime156.2 /100K
Avg Temperature67.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population52,384
Population Density7,784 per sq mi
Median Age38.0 years
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48.9% Black 2.4% Hispanic 1.7% Other 47%
White48.9%
Black or African American2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races47.0%

Language

English Only60.8%
Spanish Speakers39.2%
English 60.8% Spanish 39.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.6%
Health Insurance93.1%

Income

47% above avg
Median Household Income$110,575
Per Capita Income$46,069
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,565
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate6.2%
Total Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation8,853
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Retail Stores9,811
Manufacturing4,357
Total Establishments148,394

Industry Mix

Restaurants 8,853 Healthcare 13,951 Retail 9,811 Manufacturing 4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$116,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,097

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.2 min
Work From Home13.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

209% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$871,000
Zillow Home Value Index$1,094,721

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,232,500
Price Per Sq Ft$628
Homes Sold (month)23
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops12.7%
Active Inventory55

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.3%

Rental Costs

95% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,267
Zillow Rent Index$2,752

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,097
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.16%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression19.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.1%
Regular Checkup71.8%
Premature Death Rate5,325 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13,951
Restaurants (County)8,853

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime156.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter1.9 /100K
Rape5.7 /100K
Robbery26.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault121.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,393.9 /100K
Burglary302.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft954.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft137.1 /100K
Arson9.5 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

60°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average67.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation13.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Land Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density7,784 per sq mi
Latitude33.8812°
Longitude-117.8548°
County FIPS06059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Democrat +2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.7%
High School+90.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density7,784 per sq mi
Land Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)16
Public Libraries (County)67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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