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Los Alamitos
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Los Alamitos is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 11,780. Los Alamitos is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Los Alamitos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Los Alamitos there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Los Alamitos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Los Alamitos are highly rated.

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About Los Alamitos...
Population
11,780

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$822,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,046
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    56%
  • Own
    44%
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Los Alamitos Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    43.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    8.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    26.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    491.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,096.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    377.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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