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Ladera Heights

California · 6,654 residents · 2.965 sq mi
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Ladera Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,109,900. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,654
+1%since 2000
from 6,568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,244 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+17%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Ladera Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,714
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,877
+25%since 2000
from $47,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,109,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,134
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,065 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
11.0
+132%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,227)
Black70.1%(4,602)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(222)
Asian2.9%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(3,411)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(1,014)
Black63.6%(4,231)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(506)
Asian5.3%(351)
Other7.4%(495)
Diversity Score68.8%(4,581)
Diversity Score
69
+33%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladera Heights, California?

Ladera Heights, California has about 6,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ladera Heights, California earns about $100,714 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 $1,109,900, and the typical rent is about $2,134 a month.

How educated are people in Ladera Heights, California?

About 55.4% 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 10.1% 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 338 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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