salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,800 a year. That is $47 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 361 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Puente?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Puente
| Size | La Puente | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,176 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,976 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,355 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,579 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Puente 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 Puente, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Puente
Life in La Puente
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Puente?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,866 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $617,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Puente, CA?
Renting in La Puente costs a median of about $2,420 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in La Puente?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,800 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Puente cheap or expensive?
La Puente is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $93,400. It ranks 361st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Puente?
The median homeowner in La Puente pays $3,727 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is La Puente 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 Puente?
The median home value in La Puente is $617,700, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
37,142 people live in La Puente. Numbers are typical (middle) values.