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La Palma, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in La Palma, CA (Orange County) — Census median home value $916,600, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for La Palma houses and the broader area.
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La Palma, CA is in Orange County, California — this guide covers houses in La Palma and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,375, with a median household income of $115,833. Census data puts the median value of houses in La Palma at $916,600.
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Market overview
La Palma housing market
La Palma is in Orange County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in La Palma and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$916,600
Population (Census ACS)
15,375
Median household income
$115,833
County price trend (2025)
3.33% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
La Palma market snapshot
Population
15,375
County
Orange County
Median Household Income
$115,833
Median Home Value (city)
$916,600
Median Gross Rent
$2,239/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Palma's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $916,600.
County Price Trend
Orange County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.33% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
La Palma has an estimated population of 15,375 and a median household income of $115,833, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
La Palma's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
La Palma data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15,375
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$916,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$115,833
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,239
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.33%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$1,372,500
Census place type
city
County
Orange County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.78 sq mi
Census GEOID
0640256
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in La Palma
Schools
Capistrano Unified — 59 schools, 41,855 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Orange addresses may be served by Capistrano Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
La Palma FAQ
What are houses worth in La Palma, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in La Palma at $916,600.
How much do houses cost in La Palma, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in La Palma, Census ACS data shows a median value of $916,600. Active listing prices in Orange County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in La Palma, CA?
La Palma houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Orange County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of La Palma, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Palma's population at approximately 15,375.
What's the median rent in La Palma, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in La Palma at approximately $2,239 per month.
What is the median household income in La Palma, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in La Palma at approximately $115,833.
Is the La Palma housing market growing?
Orange County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.33% annual change in 2025.
Is La Palma, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts La Palma's median home value at about 7.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves La Palma, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Capistrano Unified for many La Palma addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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