Quartz Hill, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,968 Population 2,917/sq mi density
$104,017 Median Income $43,194 per capita
$455,500 Home Value $465,145 Zillow
$1,469 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$104,017 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$455,500 home value, $1,469/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Quartz Hill, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,017
38% above
$43,194 per capita
Home Value
$455,500
62% above
Zillow: $465,145
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
26% above
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Quartz Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
162%
Rent
126%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quartz Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quartz Hill residents earn a median household income of $104,017 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,194. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 Quartz Hill is $455,500 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,145. Median rent is $1,469/month, with 22.8% 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 1975.

Education

19.3% of adults in Quartz Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quartz Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population10,968
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,917/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$104,017
Per Capita$43,194
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

A
Home Value$455,500
Rent$1,469
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$465,145
Housing Units4,130
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain6.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation2,468 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute37 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Quartz Hill was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.