La Mirada, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
46,945 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$110,177 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$763,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$709 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,925 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (36%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 57
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 2 0 59
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 66
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 61
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

La Pluma Elementary
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star
Escalona Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
La Mirada High
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Biola University
<1 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Whittier Hospital Medical Center
3 miles, NE · 3.2star
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
4 miles, SW · 3.2star
St Jude Medical Center
5 miles, SE · 5star
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Airports

John Wayne Airport-Orange County
18 miles, S · 2.8star
Los Angeles International Airport
23 miles, NW · 4.6star
Ontario International Airport
26 miles, E · 2.3star
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