Cost of Living in Alondra Park, CA

Population 8,262 · California · Data vintage 2023

210
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Alondra Park's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $792,000 for a typical home, 160% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $86,064 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Alondra Park is part of the immediate Torrance metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Torrance's $1 million.

Cost Overview

Housing 260
Rent 135

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Alondra Park

The median home value in Alondra Park is $791,800 — 160% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,770/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,064/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 72.0°F and lows of 57.0°F. Overall, Alondra Park has a cost of living index of 210 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 110% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$791,800
160% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$414,568
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
35% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
37.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 55.8%
Renter-occupied 44.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,770
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,384/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.0%
Carpooled
11.6%
Public transit
5.8%
Walked
4.3%
Bicycle
5.3%
Work from home
4.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$86,064
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,909
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.0%
Graduate degree 8.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 45.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.0°F
Avg Low
57.0°F
Annual Precip
11.8"
40° 50° 60° 70° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 676768707173777979767266
Low °F 495153555862656565605449
Precip" 2.672.961.670.600.290.000.020.000.170.480.722.19

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 67 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Alondra Park, CA?

Alondra Park has a cost index of 210 (100 = national average). It is 110% above the national average.

What is average rent in Alondra Park, CA?

The median gross rent in Alondra Park is $1,770 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Alondra Park?

The median home value in Alondra Park is $791,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Alondra Park?

The median household income in Alondra Park is $86,064 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Alondra Park, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Alondra Park is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Alondra Park, CA affordable?

Alondra Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 210 — about 110% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Alondra Park?

Alondra Park has average high temperatures of 72.0°F and average lows of 57.0°F. Annual precipitation is 11.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Alondra Park at a Glance

Population
8,262
Median Income
$86,064
Home Value
$791,800
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
72.0°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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