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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
At a Glance
How Rancho Palos Verdes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Palos Verdes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rancho Palos Verdes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rancho Palos Verdes residents earn a median household income of $175,307 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $86,568. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Rancho Palos Verdes is $1,541,400 , 447% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,783,585. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 31.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Palos Verdes reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 746/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
69.1% of adults in Rancho Palos Verdes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (105% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Palos Verdes has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.