La Mirada, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.7

D

out of 100

Overview

La Mirada is a California city with a population of approximately 45,505, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $891,525. Median household income is $104,130.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,505 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $891,525 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $104,130 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.5 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,505

Source: Census ACS

$891,525

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$104,130

Source: Census ACS

31.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

47

Source: Walk Score

166 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Los Angeles County (county-level results)

65%
32%
Democrat 2,417,109
Republican 1,189,862
Leans D+32.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 23/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 32.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 38.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 47/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.7

Location

La Mirada, CA (33.8953, -118.0024)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.