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La Mirada, California


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La Mirada, California

La Mirada, California, in Los Angeles county, is 3 miles N of Buena Park, California (center to center) and 8 miles NW of Anaheim, California. The city is part of the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 46,783 people people live in La Mirada.

The People and Families of La Mirada

In La Mirada, about 54% of adults are married. Homes in La Mirada tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 36% of La Mirada is non-white. In La Mirada you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Mirada had a median family income of $66,598.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($7,165) in La Mirada than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

La Mirada Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in La Mirada, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In La Mirada, 91% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

Of Note

High Points

La Mirada strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLa Mirada Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%La Mirada Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of La Mirada, CA

Comparing La Mirada to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime66

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