salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,040 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 392 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Habra?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Habra
| Size | La Habra | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,897 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,100 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,252 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,555 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,399 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Habra overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for La Habra, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Habra
Life in La Habra
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Habra?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,897 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $781,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Habra, CA?
Renting in La Habra costs a median of about $2,526 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in La Habra?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,040 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Habra cheap or expensive?
La Habra is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $107,964. It ranks 392nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Habra?
The median homeowner in La Habra pays $4,892 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is La Habra more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in La Habra?
The median home value in La Habra is $781,600, about 7.2 times the typical yearly household income.
61,970 people live in La Habra. Numbers are typical (middle) values.