Cost of Living in La Puente, California
La Puente has a population of about 37,142. The median household income is $86,602, median gross rent is $1,849/month, and the median home value is $617,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is La Puente expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in La Puente is 12% above the national median and home values are 65% above the national median. Household income here is about the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 26% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Puente?
The median gross rent in La Puente, California is $1,849 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in La Puente?
The median owner-occupied home value in La Puente is $617,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in La Puente?
The median household income in La Puente is $86,602 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.