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Ladera Heights

California · 7,334 residents · 2.965 sq mi
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#67Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,661,600#227Highest median rentof 6,764$2,875
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Ladera Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,661,600. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 69% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,334
+12%since 2000
from 6,568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,474 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 2,240 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−11%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Ladera Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(452)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(512)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(413)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.5%(257)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(167)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.4%(1,420)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(898)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(759)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(830)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(941)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(509)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(176)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,065
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,233 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,820
+63%since 2000
from $47,798 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+16%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,661,600
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,875
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,065 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
+5%since 2009
from 9.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ladera Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,227)
Black70.1%(4,602)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(222)
Asian2.9%(190)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(1,268)
Black55.1%(4,038)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(974)
Asian3.7%(275)
Other10.6%(779)
Diversity Score
80
+71%since 2009
from 47 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6%(438)
Guatemalan2.5%(182)
Salvadoran1.8%(133)
Spaniard1.3%(93)
Argentine0.6%(41)
Venezuelan0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Korean1.3%(98)
Vietnamese1.1%(79)
Japanese0.6%(45)
Filipino0.4%(32)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan1.2%(90)
Ancestry
Italian3%(219)
German2.9%(213)
American2.8%(209)
English2.8%(205)
French2.2%(161)
Iranian2.1%(151)
West Indian1.9%(138)
Irish1.4%(101)
Norwegian1%(73)
Armenian1%(71)
Polish0.9%(69)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.4%(29)
Slovak0.4%(29)
Nigerian0.4%(28)
Finnish0.3%(24)
Russian0.3%(21)
Jamaican0.3%(20)
Dutch0.3%(19)
Scottish0.2%(18)
Arab0.2%(16)
Jordanian0.2%(16)
Haitian0.2%(12)
Swedish0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(1,128)
Married51.6%(1,365)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.7%(152)
Women 15+
Never married42.8%(1,417)
Married34.5%(1,142)
Widowed12.4%(410)
Divorced10.4%(343)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladera Heights, California?

Ladera Heights, California has about 7,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladera Heights, California?

The typical household in Ladera Heights, California earns about $167,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladera Heights, California expensive?

In Ladera Heights, California, the median home is worth about $1,661,600, and the typical rent is about $2,875 a month.

How educated are people in Ladera Heights, California?

About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ladera Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ladera Heights, California?

About 10.9% of people in Ladera Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladera Heights, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladera Heights, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,018 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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