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La Mirada
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

La Mirada

#6,587 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    La Mirada is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 47,957. La Mirada is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in La Mirada offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In La Mirada there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in La Mirada and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in La Mirada are highly rated.
    About La Mirada...
    Population
    47,957
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $629,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,774
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    La Mirada Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      124.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      54
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      218.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      926.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      305.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in La Mirada

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,672
    National
    $69,021
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