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About
Life in La Mirada
Life in La Mirada centers on stable suburban living with solid economics—the median household income sits at $110,177, well above national averages, and 77% of residents own their homes. You're looking at a median home value around $825,900 and monthly rent averaging $2,217, which reflects the broader Los Angeles County market; it's pricey but the homeownership stability suggests people see value in staying put. The community skews toward families and older residents (median age 42), with about 60% married-couple households, creating a neighborhood feel rather than transient turnover.
La Mirada at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
26.4%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-5.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.4% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in La Mirada: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Mirada, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (32.6%), and 25.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.9%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.4%
of households
Married Couples
59.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
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 9% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in La Mirada
In La Mirada, rent runs 9% above the CA average, and home values are 12% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,422
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $880,279 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in La Mirada and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in La Mirada is 0.4 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 Mirada 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
Commute32 min avg
How La Mirada residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Mirada, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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
- 23 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Mirada runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
148.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,505.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Mirada Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes La Mirada, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
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.
153 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
La Mirada is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes La Mirada, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
La Mirada is less than 1% of Los Angeles 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 Mirada 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 Mirada
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Mirada's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Whittier
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.2 mi away · La Palma
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Fullerton
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.
Education23.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Mirada
La Mirada's student/teacher ratio is 23.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in La Mirada
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,474 students · in-state tuition $50,904 · 69% graduate · median earnings $64,126 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
7.3 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
10.2 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)
California State University-Los Angeles
14.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (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)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (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, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Mirada
La Mirada has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
45 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Mirada
La Mirada Library
13800 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada
Cities Near La Mirada
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to La Mirada?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
La Mirada FAQ
Is La Mirada, California affordable?⌄
La Mirada's median rent is $2,217/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,288/year. Median home value is $825,900.
Is La Mirada, California safe?⌄
La Mirada's violent crime rate was 148 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1505 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Mirada, California?⌄
La Mirada has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Mirada, California?⌄
The cost of living in La Mirada is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,217/month and median household income is $109,288/year. The median home value is $825,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Mirada, California?⌄
The average commute in La Mirada is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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