Yorba Linda, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Yorba Linda is a mid-size city in California with a population of 67,407. Residents earn $152,060 per year, which is 102% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
67,407 Population 3,379/sq mi density
$152,060 Median Income $67,109 per capita
$1,091,700 Home Value $1,392,072 Zillow
$2,779 Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,037 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$152,060 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,091,700 home value, $2,779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K (83% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $152,060
102% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,091,700
287% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 66/100K
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.2%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,779
139% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.6%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Yorba Linda Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67,407
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 57%

Economy

A+
Median Income$152,060
Per Capita$67,109
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Commute31 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,091,700
Rent$2,779
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,392,072

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,037/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary205/100K

Health

Obesity21.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation538 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+96.2%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
EV Stations21
Libraries67

Is Yorba Linda a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yorba Linda receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Yorba Linda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yorba Linda is $152,060, which is significantly higher than the national average — 102% above $75,149. This places Yorba Linda among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yorba Linda is $1,091,700, making it a premium housing market at 287% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,779 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Yorba Linda is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,037 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.

Education

Yorba Linda is a highly educated community — 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yorba Linda enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Yorba Linda has a population of 67,407 with a density of 3,379 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

67,407
Total Population
3,379
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
20.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Yorba Linda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.0%
8% below US avg
Spanish28.0%
109% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Yorba Linda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yorba Linda is $152,060, which is 102% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Yorba Linda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$152,060
102% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,109
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
IRS Avg AGI$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,853
Healthcare13,951
Retail9,811
Manufacturing4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Yorba Linda is $1,091,700, 287% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,779 (139% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,392,072.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,091,700
287% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,392,072
Median List Price$1,375,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,375,000
$/Sq Ft$607
Homes Sold36
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops15.6%
Inventory122

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,779
139% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,863

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Rate0.92%
In Yorba Linda, 21.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.1% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yorba Linda vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.6%
33% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure24.4%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression20.1%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate72.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Yorba Linda has a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 residents, 83% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,037 per 100,000 (47% below US avg). The murder rate is 1.5 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Yorba Linda vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent66.5/100K
83% below US avg
Murder1.5/100K
77% below US avg
Rape19.2/100K
Robbery10.3/100K
Assault35.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,036.9/100K
47% below US avg
Burglary205.3/100K
Theft747.4/100K
Vehicle Theft84.2/100K
Arson3.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Yorba Linda has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density3,379/sq mi
Coordinates33.8890°N, 117.7721°W
County FIPS06059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.2%
67% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,379/sq mi
Total Area20.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations21
Alt Fuel Stations29
Public Libraries67
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Restaurants8,853
Retail Stores9,811

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home19.7%

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