La Mirada, California
Among the top 1% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 1% for comfortable days
- top 4% for walkability
- bottom 3% for income tax
La Mirada is a mid-size city in California with about 48,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, walkability, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
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Climate
Warm, dry summers · Mild winters · Dry
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91%65%clearovercast
Precipitation 2.6 in0.0 in
humid 17%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$104k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$66kbetter than 7% of US places
Home Value$707k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 7% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.72%better than 70% of US places
Income Tax13.30%better than 3% of US places
Sales Tax8.85%better than 19% of US places
Estimated total tax burden21.10%better than 4% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)58°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation11.9 in5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days277 daysbetter than 88% of US places
Summer Humidity55°Fbetter than 82% of US places
Comfortable Days279 daysbetter than 99% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.3better than 29% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality71.3better than 67% of US places
Violent Crime361/100kbetter than 73% of US places
Property Crime1865/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Community
Population47,64497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7299th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+455th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)27.8%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)45.4%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)21.7%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 18% of US places
Walkability13.5/20better than 96% of US places
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.5%better than 78% of US places
Amenities Nearby102.85better than 55% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Mirada an affordable place to live?
- La Mirada is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $66k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in La Mirada?
- The median home value in La Mirada is $707k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in La Mirada?
- Median household income in La Mirada is $104k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in La Mirada?
- Median gross rent in La Mirada is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is La Mirada safe?
- La Mirada is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 361/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 1865/100k.
- What is the weather like in La Mirada?
- La Mirada averages 75°F in July and 58°F in January, with 11.9 in of annual precipitation and about 277 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in La Mirada?
- Public-school quality in La Mirada is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in La Mirada?
- The average one-way commute in La Mirada is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)