salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $141,280 a year. That is $68 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 638 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Verne?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Verne
| Size | La Verne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,546 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,091 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,353 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Verne 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 Verne, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Verne
Life in La Verne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Verne?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,137 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $817,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $81,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Verne, CA?
Renting in La Verne costs a median of about $3,532 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in La Verne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $141,280 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Verne cheap or expensive?
La Verne is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.9% of the typical household income of $111,906. It ranks 638th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Verne?
The median homeowner in La Verne pays $5,094 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is La Verne 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 Verne?
The median home value in La Verne is $817,000, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
30,600 people live in La Verne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.