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Los Alamitos
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Los Alamitos

#31 in Best Suburbs to Live in Los Angeles Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Los Alamitos is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 11,780. Los Alamitos is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Los Alamitos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Los Alamitos there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Los Alamitos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Los Alamitos are highly rated.
    About Los Alamitos...
    Population
    11,780
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $822,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,046
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      43.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      26.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      491.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,096.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      377.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Los Alamitos

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $91,051
    National
    $69,021
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