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Living in
La Habra.
About
Life in La Habra
Living in La Habra means settling into a established suburban community where you're paying solid Orange County prices—median home values sit around $781,600 and rent averages $2,129 monthly—but getting a median household income that's actually keeping pace at $100,000+. The job market is reasonably stable with a 3.9% unemployment rate, though you'll likely commute somewhere else for work since the city itself doesn't have major employment centers; expect about 30 minutes average commute time. The neighborhood skews family-oriented with strong ties to the Latino and Asian communities, and schools are handled by multiple districts including the La Habra City School District and Fullerton Joint Union for high school.
La Habra at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Foreign-Born
24.9%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in La Habra: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Habra, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.0%), and 38.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.5%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in La Habra
In La Habra, home values are 6% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,892
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $900,627 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in La Habra and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in La Habra is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What La Habra Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute30.5 min avg
How La Habra residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Habra, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 18 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Habra runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
260.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,429.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Habra Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes La Habra, the most common type is high wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heavy Rain | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | High Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | High Wind | $60.0M |
| 2021 | 40 | High Wind | $952,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | High Wind | $105,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | High Surf | $125,500 |
| 2018 | 23 | High Surf | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
175 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
La Habra is about 2% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes La Habra, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
138
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Orange County, county-wide
La Habra is about 2% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Habra has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.74" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.30" |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.14" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Habra
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Habra's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Fullerton
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Whittier
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Anaheim
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Habra
La Habra's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Habra (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Long Beach
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,579 students · in-state tuition $1,160 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,421 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,034 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 29% graduate · median earnings $50,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Habra
La Habra has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
42 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
48 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Habra
La Habra Branch Library
221 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra
Cities Near La Habra
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to La Habra?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
La Habra FAQ
Is La Habra, California affordable?⌄
La Habra's median rent is $2,129/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $100,106/year. Median home value is $781,600.
Is La Habra, California safe?⌄
La Habra's violent crime rate was 261 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1430 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Habra, California?⌄
La Habra has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Habra, California?⌄
The cost of living in La Habra is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,129/month and median household income is $100,106/year. The median home value is $781,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Habra, California?⌄
The average commute in La Habra is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from