At a Glance
Median Income
$152,060
$67,109 per capita
Home Value
$1,091,700
Zillow: $1,399,669
Median Rent
$2,779/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
7.5% smoking rate
How Yorba Linda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yorba Linda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yorba Linda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yorba Linda residents earn a median household income of $152,060 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,109. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yorba Linda is $1,091,700 , 287% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,399,669. Median rent is $2,779/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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Yorba Linda reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 770/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Yorba Linda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population67,407
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.4%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,060
Per Capita$67,109
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,091,700
Rent$2,779
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$1,399,669
Housing Units24,057
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property770/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation538 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Yorba Linda was founded in 1967.
The median home in Yorba Linda was built in 1983.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
22.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.