Los Alamitos California City Guide

Los Alamitos’s population was 11,414 in 2010 and currently tracks around 11,620. The 10 year growth rate is 1.84%, while the annual growth rate is 0.26%.

A reported 6,081 residents are women, so 52% of the population is female. Another 5,547 residents are men, which equals 48% of the population.

The city’s median resident age is 40. A little over 25% of residents are under 20 years old. 7% of the population is between 20-24, while about 13% is between 25-34. Another 26% of the population is between 35-54. About 13% of residents are 55-64, and another 13% are over 65 years old.

About 63% of Los Alamitos residents are White, while about 15% of the city’s population identifies as Asian. 6% of the population is Black or African American. Another 9.6% of the city’s residents are biracial or multiracial.

An estimated 77.6% of the population only speaks English, while 9.6% of residents are fluent in Spanish. Another 5.3% of the population speaks Korean, while 2.3% of residents speak Chinese, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

A little over 16% of the city’s population was born outside of the country. This is comparably lower than California’s average of 27%. However, Los Alamitos’s percentage is over the national average of 13%.

Los Alamitos students can quickly travel to 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school within the city’s borders.

An estimated 90.7% of Los Alamitos residents who are 25 years old and over have a high school diploma or an equivalent degree. From there, roughly 20% of adults have some college education.

Another 8% of residents have earned an associate’s degree. Meanwhile, about 46% of the population has a bachelor’s degree, and another 16% of residents have a master’s degree or a professional degree.

The city’s high school dropout rate is 9%. To compare, California’s average is 17%, and the U.S. average is 12%.

The median property value in Los Alamitos is estimated to be $733K. This number is pretty affordable by California standards and is considered to be one of the most expensive medians on a national level.

12.4% of real estate in the city is worth over $1.2 million, and 23.1% of properties vary from $927K-$1.2 million. Another 20.7% of properties range between $618K-$927K, and 13.8% of real estate is valued between $494K-$618K. 19.8% of properties in Los Alamitos are worth between $371K-$494K. Lastly, around 10% of properties in the city are worth under $371K.

Real estate appreciated a total of 40.96% in Los Alamitos between December 2009 and December 2019, which equals an average annual home appreciation rate of 3.49%. This rate places the city’s appreciation in the top 20% nationally, which indicates that investing in Los Alamitos real estate can be a solid long term choice.

The majority of Los Alamitos properties at 57.1% are rented, while 42.9% of residences are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate tracks around 3.1%.

50.9% of properties in the city are single family detached homes, and 8.5% of residences are condominiums and attached properties. Another 17% of residences are small apartment buildings, and 23.6% of residences are larger apartment complexes.

5% of housing options were built in 2000 or later years, and 40.9% of residences were constructed between 1970-1999. 53.7% of properties were built between 1940-1969, and less than 1% of Los Alamitos properties were built in 1939 or during previous years.

5.9% of properties have 1 bedroom, and 38% of housing options in the city have 2 bedroom layouts. 31.1% of properties have 3 bedrooms, and 19.2% of Los Alamitos residences have 4 bedrooms. Lastly, another 5.8% of options have 5 or more bedrooms.

The average salary in Los Alamitos is $77K, and the city’s median household income is slightly over $84K. For reference, the per capita income is $38K.

About 10% of the population makes under $25K each year. 11.4% of the population earns between $25K-$35K, and another 14% earn between $35K-$50K annually. 18% of the population makes between $50K-$65K.

Almost 7% of residents earn between $65K-$75K, and almost 15% make between $75K-$100K. From there, almost 24% of the population earns over $100K each year.

An estimated 9.1% of Los Alamitos residents live in poverty, and the city’s unemployment rate is estimated to be 5.3%.