Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
41,259 Population
$175,307 Median Income
$1,541,400 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime / 100K
49.7 yrs Median Age
69.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
4.9
Economy
1.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population41,259
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density3,063/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 48.4%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$175,307
Per Capita Income$86,568
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate2.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M

Housing

1.7/5
Home Value (Census)$1,541,400
Zillow Value$1,783,585
Median Rent$3,501
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity18.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Depression18.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime56/100K
Property Crime1,107/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft68.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul57° / 69°
Rain14 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+69.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)258

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Work From Home23.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations6

How Rancho Palos Verdes Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$175,307
Home Value$1,541,400
Median Rent$3,501
Poverty Rate2.4%
Bachelor's Degree+69.1%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime56.3 /100K
Avg Temperature63.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population41,259
Population Density3,063 per sq mi
Median Age49.7 years
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48.4% Black 2.1% Hispanic 1.6% Other 47.9%
White48.4%
Black or African American2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races47.9%

Language

English Only65.4%
Spanish Speakers34.6%
English 65.4% Spanish 34.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.9%
Health Insurance97.5%

Income

133% above avg
Median Household Income$175,307
Per Capita Income$86,568
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,607
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate2.4%
Total Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation24,882
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Retail Stores29,130
Manufacturing10,448
Total Establishments572,385

Industry Mix

Restaurants 24,882 Healthcare 37,635 Retail 29,130 Manufacturing 10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,528
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,469

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.3 min
Work From Home23.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

447% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,541,400
Zillow Home Value Index$1,783,585

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,950,000
Price Per Sq Ft$748
Homes Sold (month)22
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops19.5%
Active Inventory82

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.5%

Rental Costs

201% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$3,501
Zillow Rent Index$4,944

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)$10,469
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.68%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity18.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease3.4%
High Blood Pressure23.3%
Asthma8.3%
COPD2.7%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity14.7%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)13.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)8.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.5%
Regular Checkup72.7%
Premature Death Rate6,746 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)37,635
Restaurants (County)24,882

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime56.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape11.7 /100K
Robbery18.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault25.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,106.8 /100K
Burglary424.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft614.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft68.0 /100K
Arson7.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Temperature

57°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Average63.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation13.6 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Land Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density3,063 per sq mi
Latitude33.7385°
Longitude-118.3697°
County FIPS06037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Democrat +32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.1%
High School+98.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,063 per sq mi
Land Area13.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)258

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

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