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Crime in La Palma summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in La Palma. Key points include:
There were 302 total crimes in La Palma in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in La Palma is 2,032.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in La Palma is 208.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in La Palma is 1,824.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in La Palma is -4.08% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In La Palma Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
La Palma / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 302 | 2,032.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 208.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12 | 80.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 101.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 271 | 1,824.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 52 | 350.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 179 | 1,204.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 40 | 269.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in La Palma summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in La Palma. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in La Palma is 178 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in La Palma is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in La Palma is $1,203,549.
The median income in La Palma is $117,989.
La Palma's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In La Palma Comparison Table
| Living Expense | La Palma | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 322 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
La Palma, CA Weather
The average high in La Palma is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | La Palma |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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La Palma Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in La Palma
The current population in La Palma is 15,272. The population has decreased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,272 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 15,375 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 15,522 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 15,650 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 15,657 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 15,604 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 15,733 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 15,814 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 15,834 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 15,842 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 15,791 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,697 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 15,608 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 15,536 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 15,479 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in La Palma
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La Palma is:
20.7% White with 3,161 White residents.
3.2% African American with 491 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
54.1% Asian with 8,258 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 74 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 749 Two Or More residents.
16.5% Hispanic with 2,526 Hispanic residents.
| Race | La Palma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 54.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in La Palma
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La Palma is 50.9% female with 7,773 female residents.
La Palma is 49.1% male with 7,499 male residents.
| Gender | La Palma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in La Palma for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in La Palma completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in La Palma completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in La Palma completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in La Palma completed some college.
9.0% of adults in La Palma completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in La Palma completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in La Palma completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in La Palma completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in La Palma completed doctorate degree.
| Education | La Palma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For La Palma, California
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2.5% of households in La Palma earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in La Palma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in La Palma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in La Palma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in La Palma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in La Palma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in La Palma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in La Palma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in La Palma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.5% of households in La Palma earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | La Palma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.5% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







