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Lawndale, CA — ZIP 90260

Population: 32,075 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 90260 (Lawndale, CA) is $807,678 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $820,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,808/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$807,678

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$807,678
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+13.8%
10-year appreciation
+81.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$834,594
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$820,000
Median list price
$899,000
Median price per sqft
$590
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,808/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale District, Centinela Valley Union High, Lawndale Elementary
Schools include
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale, Leuzinger High, R. K. Lloyde High, Lawndale High, Centinela Valley Independent Study

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Montrose Chemical Corp. (4.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
19.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
239
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
418,290
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
367,007

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
119
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,050
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
60.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,644
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 90260State medianUS median
Typical home value$807,678$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$820,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,808/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,644$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 90260?
$807,678.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 90260?
$820,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 90260?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 90260?
Typical rent: $2,808/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 90260?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is ZIP 90260 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 90260. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 90260?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 90260?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 90260?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Montrose Chemical Corp., 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 90260?
13 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 90260 walkable?
Walkability index: 19.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 90260?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 90260?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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