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Los Alamitos, California

Introduction to Los Alamitos, California

Los Alamitos, California, in Orange county, is 3 miles S of Cerritos, California and 7 miles E of Long Beach, California. Part of the surrounding Orange County metro area, Los Alamitos is home to some 11,536 residents.

Los Alamitos History

Los Alamitos was originally an Indian village inhabited by the Puvu Indians. The land was explored by Gaspar De Portola and his team in 1769. John Bixby of the Rancho Los Alamitos purchased the land that is today Los Alamitos, and the deal was financed by his cousins and banker I.W. Hellman. John died in 1888 and the ranch was divided between the three owning families. During the mid 1890s, the Bixbys contracted with Montana silver baron William A. Clark and provided the land to build a new sugar beet factory. Subsequently, the town of Los Alamitos was incorporated in 1960.

Los Alamitos and nearby Attractions

  • El Dorado Nature Center
  • Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens
  • Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site

Things To Do In Los Alamitos

The city of Los Alamitos features a number of recreational activities. Apart from its shopping centers and restaurants, it also offers race course, golf courses, swimming facilities, children’s playgrounds and baseball fields.

Los Alamitos Transportation

Long Beach Airport is in close proximity to Los Alamitos, as the most local major airport.

Los Alamitos Higher Education

Cypress College serves the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Los Alamitos Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Los Alamitos Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Los Alamitos Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Los Alamitos, CA

Comparing Los Alamitos 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 Diversity106
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime55
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