At a Glance
Median Income
$110,575
$46,069 per capita
Home Value
$871,000
Zillow: $1,094,721
Median Rent
$2,267/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
1,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Placentia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Placentia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Placentia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Placentia residents earn a median household income of $110,575 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,069. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Placentia is $871,000 , 209% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,094,721. Median rent is $2,267/month, with 35.4% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Placentia reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,718/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.7% of adults in Placentia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Placentia has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population52,384
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density7,784/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,575
Per Capita$46,069
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$871,000
Rent$2,267
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$1,094,721
Housing Units17,174
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent371/100K
Property1,718/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary531/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation285 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Placentia was built in 1976.
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.
8.6% 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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