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Homeowners, flood & wildfire estimates for Los Angeles.
Income, rent and all-in ownership costs for Los Angeles.
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Mortgage rates for Los Angeles are updated daily on Safe Rate using live investor pricing. Rates depend on your credit score, loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo), and down payment. A 30-year fixed rate is the most common product for home purchases.
View current rates for Los AngelesThe median home value in Los Angeles is $980k. The median monthly rent is $2,057. Annual property taxes average $6k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Los Angeles have increased 11.0% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $2,197/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $94k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Los Angeles is $89k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Los Angeles are public administration (21%) and healthcare (15%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.