Ladera Heights, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Ladera Heights, California

Life in Ladera Heights research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ladera Heights over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Ladera Heights based on the most recently available data.

7,334 Population
$1,732,205 Median home value
$167,065 Median income
227 Cost of living +127% vs US
$2,875 Median rent
5.1% Unemployment
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Ladera Heights SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 10/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 8.5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 9/10
Commute 5/10

Cost of living in Ladera Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ladera Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Ladera Heights is 227 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Ladera Heights is 2.3x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Ladera Heights is $1,732,205.

  • The median income in Ladera Heights is $167,065.

227
Ladera Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
2.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Ladera Heights
US

Cost Of Living In Ladera Heights Comparison Table

Living Expense Ladera Heights California National Average
Overall 227 142 100
Services 111 110 100
Groceries 112 118 100
Health 492 197 100
Housing 114 120 100
Transportation 117 121 100
Utilities 116 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Ladera Heights, CA Weather

  • The average high in Ladera Heights is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.

  • There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

StatLadera Heights
Average Annual High75.3
Average Annual Low54.1
Annual Precipitation Days22.7
Average Annual Precipitation16.2
Average Annual Snowfall0.2
75.3°
Average High
22.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Ladera Heights Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Ladera Heights

The current population in Ladera Heights is 7,334. The population has increased 9.6% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 7,334 1.2%
2023 7,249 8.0%
2022 6,710 0.8%
2021 6,658 3.7%
2020 6,419 -3.0%
2019 6,620 -6.6%
2018 7,090 0.1%
2017 7,081 -1.6%
2016 7,195 -4.2%
2015 7,509 2.0%
2014 7,362 2.0%
2013 7,220 2.1%
2012 7,072 6.8%
2011 6,624 -1.0%
2010 6,690 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ladera Heights

White 17.3% (1,268)
African American 55.1% (4,038)
American Indian 0.9% (63)
Asian 3.7% (275)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.0% (0)
Two Or More 9.8% (716)
Hispanic 13.3% (974)
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Ladera Heights is:

  • 17.3% White with 1,268 White residents.

  • 55.1% African American with 4,038 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.

  • 3.7% Asian with 275 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 9.8% Two Or More with 716 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.3% Hispanic with 974 Hispanic residents.

Race Ladera Heights CA USA
White 17.3% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 55.1% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.9% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 3.7% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 9.8% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 13.3% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Ladera Heights

Female 53.3% (3,912)
Male 46.7% (3,422)
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  • Ladera Heights is 53.3% female with 3,912 female residents.

  • Ladera Heights is 46.7% male with 3,422 male residents.

Gender Ladera Heights CA USA
Female 53.3% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 46.7% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ladera Heights for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (146)
9-12th Grade 3.0% (220)
High School / GED 6.0% (440)
Some College 23.0% (1,686)
Associate's Degree 8.0% (586)
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% (1,833)
Master's Degree 24.0% (1,760)
Professional Degree 5.0% (366)
Doctorate Degree 4.0% (293)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed 9-12th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed bachelor's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Ladera Heights completed doctorate degree.

Education Ladera Heights CA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 6.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 24.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 5.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Ladera Heights, California

Less than $10,000 6.9% (50,487)
$10,000 to $14,999 0.0% (0)
$15,000 to $24,999 3.8% (28,166)
$25,000 to $34,999 1.5% (10,894)
$35,000 to $49,999 2.4% (17,537)
$50,000 to $74,999 13.4% (98,318)
$75,000 to $99,999 5.7% (41,984)
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% (100,975)
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% (68,291)
$200,000 or more 43.2% (316,743)
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  • 6.9% of households in Ladera Heights earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.0% of households in Ladera Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Ladera Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Ladera Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Ladera Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Ladera Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Ladera Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Ladera Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Ladera Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 43.2% of households in Ladera Heights earn $200,000 or more.

Income Ladera Heights CA USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.0% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.8% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 1.5% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 2.4% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.4% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.7% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 43.2% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)