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Living in
La Puente.
About
Life in La Puente
Living in La Puente means settling into a tight-knit, family-oriented Latino community where nearly 85% of residents are Hispanic. Housing costs are moderate for LA County—median home values around $618,000 and rents averaging $1,849/month—which is part of why many families choose this area over pricier neighborhoods closer to downtown LA. The reality is that you'll need a car; your average commute is about 31 minutes, and La Puente is entirely urban with no rural escape nearby.
La Puente at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
40.0%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in La Puente: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Puente, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.8%), and 64.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.85
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% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in La Puente
In La Puente, rent runs 9% below the CA average, and home values are 16% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,727
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $715,511 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in La Puente and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in La Puente is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What La Puente 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
Commute30.9 min avg
How La Puente residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Puente, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 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 29% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Puente runs 29% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
426.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,251.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Puente 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 Puente, 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.
176 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
La Puente 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 Puente, 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 Puente is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Puente has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Puente
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Puente's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.8 mi away · Baldwin Park
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.2 mi away · South El Monte
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Covina
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.
Education20.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Puente
La Puente's student/teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Puente (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
12.6 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)
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, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Puente
La Puente has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
43 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
47 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Puente
La Puente Library
15920 East Central Ave., La Puente
Sunkist Library
840 North Puente Ave., La Puente
Cities Near La Puente
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to La Puente?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
La Puente FAQ
Is La Puente, California affordable?⌄
La Puente's median rent is $1,849/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $86,602/year. Median home value is $617,700.
Is La Puente, California safe?⌄
La Puente's violent crime rate was 426 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1251 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Puente, California?⌄
La Puente has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Puente, California?⌄
The cost of living in La Puente is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,849/month and median household income is $86,602/year. The median home value is $617,700. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Puente, California?⌄
The average commute in La Puente 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