Laguna Hills, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Laguna Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,785 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4379.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.53% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,120 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Laguna Hills grew by 8.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,264 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Laguna Hills has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Laguna Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,422 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.14% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Laguna Hills is about 12% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Laguna Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,038,136 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,579 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Laguna Hills is about 33.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,579 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Laguna Hills spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Laguna Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,550 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,390 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,159 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Laguna Hills is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Laguna Hills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Laguna Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Laguna Hills has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Laguna Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laguna Hills, California.
What is the population of Laguna Hills, California?
The population of Laguna Hills, California is 28,785, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Laguna Hills, California?
The population density of Laguna Hills, California is 4379.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Laguna Hills, California?
The median household income in Laguna Hills, California is $108,422, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Laguna Hills, California?
The median home price in Laguna Hills, California is $1,038,136, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Laguna Hills, California?
The unemployment rate in Laguna Hills, California is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.