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Placentia
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  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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Placentia is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 51,951. Placentia is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Placentia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Placentia there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Placentia and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Placentia are highly rated.

About

About Placentia...
Population
51,951

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$697,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,938
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Placentia Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    347.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    13.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    87.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    595
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,035.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    448.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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