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La Mirada, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in La Mirada.

Population: 47,604 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in La Mirada, CA is $879,198 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $901,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,276/month. 10 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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$879,198

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$879,198
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$879,297
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
$901,500
Median list price
$919,000
Median price per sqft
$596
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,276/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.8 : 1
Schools include
Reginald M. Benton Middle, John Foster Dulles Elementary, Eastwood Elementary, El Camino High (Continuation), Escalona Elementary

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 (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
5
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
3
Nearest Superfund site
McColl (2.2 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
66.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°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
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
338
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
395,336
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
367,040

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (45 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
125
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
945
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
1960
Housing built before 1970
67.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,439
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

La MiradaState medianUS median
Typical home value$879,198$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$901,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,276/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,439$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 La Mirada, CA?
$879,198.
What is the median sale price in La Mirada, CA?
$901,500.
How long do homes take to sell in La Mirada, CA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in La Mirada, CA?
Typical rent: $3,276/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La Mirada, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is La Mirada, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in La Mirada, CA?
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 La Mirada, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La Mirada, CA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McColl, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve La Mirada, CA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is La Mirada, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La Mirada, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La Mirada, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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