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Crime in Placentia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Placentia. Key points include:
There were 949 total crimes in Placentia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Placentia is 1,823.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Placentia is 357.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Placentia is 1,466.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Placentia is -13.94% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Placentia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Placentia / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 949 | 1,823.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 186 | 357.5 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 31 | 59.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 145 | 278.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 763 | 1,466.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 128 | 246.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 513 | 985.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 122 | 234.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Placentia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Placentia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Placentia is 173 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Placentia is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Placentia is $1,117,227.
The median income in Placentia is $115,929.
Placentia's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Placentia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Placentia | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 313 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Placentia, CA Weather
The average high in Placentia 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 | Placentia |
|---|---|
| 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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Placentia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Placentia
The current population in Placentia is 52,826. The population has increased 6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52,826 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 52,384 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 51,797 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 51,951 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 52,049 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 51,818 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 52,049 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 52,294 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 52,168 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 52,123 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 51,860 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 51,342 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 50,616 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 50,089 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 49,566 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Placentia
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Placentia is:
36.6% White with 19,321 White residents.
2.1% African American with 1,083 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
18.4% Asian with 9,708 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 44 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 399 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 2,275 Two Or More residents.
37.9% Hispanic with 19,996 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Placentia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 37.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Placentia
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Placentia is 51.6% female with 27,240 female residents.
Placentia is 48.4% male with 25,586 male residents.
| Gender | Placentia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Placentia for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Placentia completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Placentia completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Placentia completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Placentia completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Placentia completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Placentia completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Placentia completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Placentia completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Placentia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Placentia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Placentia, California
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3.5% of households in Placentia earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Placentia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Placentia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Placentia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Placentia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.7% of households in Placentia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Placentia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Placentia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.4% of households in Placentia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.1% of households in Placentia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Placentia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.4% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
