Los Angeles County

CA · Pop. 171,542 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Los Angeles County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 171,542.

$/Acre: $27,394

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 271 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 210.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index124.2

Median Household Income$81,126

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$27,394

Median Home Price$1348K

Acres for Sale2423

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season271 days

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,022 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)125 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K467

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak