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Life in Lomita
The median household income sits around $93,000, which is solid for the LA area, though you'll need to be honest with yourself about housing: the median home value hovers near $800,000, and renters are looking at roughly $1,960 monthly, reflecting the broader coastal California squeeze. About 44% of residents own their homes while 55% rent, so there's a real mix, but both routes require serious financial commitment. The semi-arid climate means you get that Southern California reliability (no monsoons, minimal rain), though it also means hot, dry summers that some people love and others find relentless.
Lomita at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
29.9%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lomita: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lomita, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.9%), and 21.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.6%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
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 Lomita
In Lomita, home values are 13% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,232
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $904,352 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Lomita and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Lomita, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Lomita: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lomita is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lomita 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
Commute25.6 min avg
How Lomita residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lomita, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 11 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 30% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lomita runs 30% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
428.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,817.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lomita 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 Lomita, 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.
117 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Lomita 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 Lomita, 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
Lomita is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lomita has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
34
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 47°F | 3.36" |
| Feb | 66°F | 48°F | 3.66" |
| Mar | 68°F | 50°F | 1.98" |
| Apr | 70°F | 52°F | 0.63" |
| May | 72°F | 55°F | 0.26" |
| Jun | 74°F | 59°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 77°F | 62°F | 0.06" |
| Aug | 78°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 76°F | 57°F | 0.49" |
| Nov | 71°F | 51°F | 0.80" |
| Dec | 66°F | 46°F | 2.24" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lomita
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lomita's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay
Acute Care Hospitals · 1.4 mi away · Harbor City
Del Amo Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 2 mi away · Torrance
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Torrance
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.
Education20.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lomita
Lomita's student/teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lomita (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
6.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,094 students · in-state tuition $65,857 · 82% graduate · median earnings $86,034 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,694 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 23% graduate · median earnings $47,368 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,142 students · in-state tuition $1,142 · 19% graduate · median earnings $41,664 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
10.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,701 students · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (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: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lomita
Lomita has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
33 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
63 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
92 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lomita
Lomita Library
24200 Narbonne Ave., Lomita
Cities Near Lomita
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lomita?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lomita FAQ
Is Lomita, California affordable?⌄
Lomita's median rent is $1,961/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $93,810/year. Median home value is $831,500.
Is Lomita, California safe?⌄
Lomita's violent crime rate was 429 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1817 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lomita, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Lomita, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lomita, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lomita is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,961/month and median household income is $93,810/year. The median home value is $831,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lomita, California?⌄
The average commute in Lomita is 26 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