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Laguna Hills

California · 31,374 residents · 6.548 sq mi
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Laguna Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% 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 $744,800. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,374
+1%since 2000
from 31,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,791 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K34K39K43K48K1990201020202024Laguna Hills
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,358
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,073
+52%since 2000
from $36,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$744,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,163
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,184 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+78%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(21,471)
Black1.3%(404)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(5,113)
Asian10.1%(3,153)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(17,641)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(16,849)
Black1.3%(420)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(7,489)
Asian15%(4,715)
Other5.2%(1,638)
Diversity Score77.9%(24,425)
Diversity Score
78
+38%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Hills, California?

Laguna Hills, California has about 31,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laguna Hills, California?

The typical household in Laguna Hills, California earns about $102,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laguna Hills, California expensive?

In Laguna Hills, California, the median home is worth about $744,800, and the typical rent is about $2,163 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Hills, California?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Hills, California?

About 8.5% of people in Laguna Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna Hills, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,357 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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