The Town FilesLa Mirada, California
City in Los Angeles County · population 48,008 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $825,900
- Household income
- $109,288
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.9
La Mirada is a city of 48,008 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $825,900, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of California towns, more of a college town than 86% of California towns, better for cycling than 81% of California towns.
How La Mirada ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Mirada is worth $825,900, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 7.6 times the median household income of $109,288, which is more affordable than 33% of California towns. Median rent is $2,217 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Mirada | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $825,900 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,217 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $109,288 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.6× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in La Mirada
| People | La Mirada | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 93.3% |
Weather in La Mirada
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 46.4°F. About 11.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Mirada since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 9, 1982 about 2.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in La Mirada itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in La Mirada
10 public schools with 5,725 students, about 23.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada High | 9-12 | 1,748 | 23.6 |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | 6-8 | 714 | 25.5 |
| Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle | 6-8 | 700 | 23.3 |
| Gardenhill Elementary | K-5 | 661 | 26.4 |
| Escalona Elementary | K-5 | 420 | 23.3 |
| Eastwood Elementary | K-5 | 391 | 26.1 |
| La Pluma Elementary | K-5 | 287 | 26.1 |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary | K-5 | 274 | 21.1 |
| El Camino High (Continuation) | 9-12 | 269 | 14.9 |
| Foster Road Elementary | K-5 | 261 | 23.7 |
Towns near La Mirada
- East Whittier, CA1.9 mi · 10,394 people · home $834,100
- South Whittier, CA2.5 mi · 56,415 people · home $708,300
- Buena Park, CA3.1 mi · 84,034 people · home $838,800
- La Habra, CA3.7 mi · 63,097 people · home $781,600
- Santa Fe Springs, CA3.8 mi · 19,219 people · home $659,900
- La Palma, CA4.0 mi · 15,581 people · home $973,600
- Cerritos, CA4.2 mi · 49,578 people · home $935,300
- Norwalk, CA4.3 mi · 102,773 people · home $644,700
La Mirada questions
Is La Mirada, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Mirada scores better for retirees than 39% of California towns and quieter than 23%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in La Mirada?
The median owner-occupied home in La Mirada is valued at $825,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,288, so homes cost about 7.6 times income. Median rent is $2,217 a month.
What is the weather like in La Mirada?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 46.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does La Mirada get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Mirada since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 9, 1982. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)