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Ladera Ranch

California · 26,170 residents · 4.945 sq mi
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Ladera Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,955. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $880,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 101% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,170
−4%since 2019
from 27,277 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,292 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 5,516 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+1%since 2019
from 34.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,955
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,348 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,554
Unchangedsince 2019
from $63,374 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$880,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $820,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,460
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,341 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
29.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+10%since 2019
from 5.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(18,200)
Black0.8%(229)
Hispanic / Latino14%(3,828)
Asian12.4%(3,372)
Other6%(1,648)
Diversity Score64.5%(17,597)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(17,039)
Black1%(253)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(3,607)
Asian12.9%(3,389)
Other7.8%(2,037)
Diversity Score67.5%(17,653)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 31.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladera Ranch, California?

Ladera Ranch, California has about 26,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ladera Ranch, California earns about $157,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladera Ranch, California expensive?

In Ladera Ranch, California, the median home is worth about $880,300, and the typical rent is about $2,460 a month.

How educated are people in Ladera Ranch, California?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ladera Ranch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ladera Ranch, California?

About 4.2% of people in Ladera Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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