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103%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
81%
Household income NAT. AVG.
6%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexLadera HeightsCaliforniaNational
Income per capita$90,997$45,980$44,883
Median household income$147,221$95,535$81,333
Median income owner occupied$158,133$130,228$106,172
Median income renter occupied$120,217$64,137$52,080
Median earnings male$89,289$52,776$54,343
Median earnings female$94,907$38,938$38,439
Unemployment rate5.2%6.8%4.9%
Poverty level10.1%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Ladera Heights is 103% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Ladera Heights is 81% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Ladera Heights is 6% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Ladera Heights is 33% lower than the national average

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      $98,137 $147,221 $294,442
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      $63,683 $95,535 $191,070
      State
      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Ladera Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Ladera Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.0%6.0%
      Manufacturing sector1.0%1.0%
      Financial & insurance services7.6%7.6%
      Wholesale & retail services14.1%14.1%
      Public administration6.8%6.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.4%12.4%
      Education, health & social services21.2%21.2%
      Other23.3%23.3%

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      Ladera Heights, CA6,655$147,22181.0%

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      Source: The Ladera Heights, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.