La Palma, CA

Living in La Palma

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 13
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 69
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Schools 64
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Residents

16k Population +125 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian46%
Black4%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate16%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$108k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$659k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$511 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197944%
Built 1960 to 196935%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K57%
$750K to $999K28%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Palma

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Orange County29

Property Crime in La Palma

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Orange County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 58 3 0
Mar 60 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 66 0 0
Jun 69 0 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 68 1 0
Nov 62 1 0
Dec 57 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Palma

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near La Palma, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Palma, CA

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Beacon Day School
1 miles, NE
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Semita School
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near La Palma, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near La Palma, CA

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College Hospital
4 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near La Palma, CA

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