Why Live in La Palma
La Palma, nestled in the northwest section of Orange County, spans just 1.83 square miles, making it the smallest city in the county. Despite its size, it provides a wealth of amenities to its nearly 16,000 residents, including its own police department, hospital, and library. The neighborhood features single-family homes primarily built in the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing minimal traditional, prairie, and ranch styles, with some Spanish-style influences from the 1990s and 2000s. Homes are situated on neatly manicured lots with landscaped front yards, short driveways, and two-car garages. The area is family-oriented, with streets often ending in cul-de-sacs and abundant sidewalks for leisurely strolls. Students have access to highly rated schools such as John F. Kennedy High, Steve Luther Elementary School, and Walker Junior High School. Central Park, located in the heart of La Palma, is a popular spot featuring lighted tennis and basketball courts, a softball field, playgrounds, an amphitheater, and picnic areas. For daily needs, residents can visit Super 1 Mart and Walmart, while dining options include the local favorite Mhat Korean Restaurant. Retail therapy is available at the nearby Los Cerritos Center shopping mall. La Palma is conveniently located near the CA-91 freeway, just 10 miles from Disneyland, 11 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, offering a low crime risk area for its residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Palma a good place to live?
La Palma is a good place to live, receiving 4.3 stars from its residents. La Palma is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. La Palma is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. La Palma has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.7 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $141,137 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.4% of residents. A majority of residents in La Palma are home owners, with 30.6% of residents renting and 69.4% of residents owning their home. A
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Is La Palma, CA a safe neighborhood?
La Palma, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in La Palma?
The median home price in La Palma is $1,199,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $239,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $267K a year to afford the median home price in La Palma. The average household income in La Palma is $141K.
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Home Trends in La Palma, CA
On average, homes in La Palma, CA sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in La Palma, CA over the last 12 months is $1,140,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,140,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,199,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$525,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$579
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median List Price
$1,199,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%