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About
Life in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda is a solidly affluent suburban community where you'll live among families and established professionals—the median household income sits at $157,582, and about 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied. That wealth comes with a price: median home values hover around $1.1 million, and rent averages $2,846 monthly, so this isn't an affordable option unless you're already financially secure. The job market is stable with 3.9% unemployment, though many residents likely commute to employment centers elsewhere in Orange County or Los Angeles—figure on about 31 minutes each way.
Yorba Linda at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
23.1%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Yorba Linda: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Yorba Linda, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (17.1%), and 7.8% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
69.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
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 40% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Yorba Linda
In Yorba Linda, rent runs 40% above the CA average, and home values are 56% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,367
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,398,026 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Yorba Linda and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Yorba Linda is 1.6 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 Yorba Linda 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
Commute31 min avg
How Yorba Linda residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Yorba Linda, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Yorba Linda runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
594.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda, 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.
186 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda is about 2% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Yorba Linda has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 71°F | 49°F | 3.05" |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 1.80" |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 0.70" |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 0.41" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 0.11" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 0.62" |
| Nov | 77°F | 53°F | 1.01" |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 2.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Yorba Linda
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Yorba Linda's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Anaheim
Chapman Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.7 mi away · Orange
Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange
Childrens · 8.2 mi away · Orange
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.
Education24.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda's student/teacher ratio is 24.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Yorba Linda (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
6.6 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)
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 · 10,286 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 33% graduate · median earnings $53,719 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (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, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
31 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
59 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda Public Library
4852 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda
Cities Near Yorba Linda
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Yorba Linda FAQ
Is Yorba Linda, California affordable?⌄
Yorba Linda's median rent is $2,846/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $157,582/year. Median home value is $1,147,100.
Is Yorba Linda, California safe?⌄
Yorba Linda's violent crime rate was 47 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 595 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Yorba Linda, California?⌄
Yorba Linda has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Yorba Linda, California?⌄
The cost of living in Yorba Linda is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,846/month and median household income is $157,582/year. The median home value is $1,147,100. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Yorba Linda, California?⌄
The average commute in Yorba Linda is 31 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