West Puente Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22,198 Population 11,871/sq mi density
$86,692 Median Income $26,071 per capita
$591,800 Home Value $746,043 Zillow
$2,250 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$86,692 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$591,800 home value, $2,250/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Puente Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,692
15% above
$26,071 per capita
Home Value
$591,800
110% above
Zillow: $746,043
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
93% above
38.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How West Puente Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
210%
Rent
193%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Puente Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Puente Valley residents earn a median household income of $86,692 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,071. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% 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 West Puente Valley is $591,800 , 110% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $746,043. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 38.2% 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 1956.

Education

14.7% of adults in West Puente Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Puente Valley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population22,198
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density11,871/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born38.8%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,692
Per Capita$26,071
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C+
Home Value$591,800
Rent$2,250
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$746,043
Housing Units5,259
Rent Burden38.2%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation325 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in West Puente Valley was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
38.8% 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.