What are the schools like in Laguna Woods, CA?

School district data for Laguna Woods is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Laguna Woods?

The median household income in Laguna Woods, CA is $56,928 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Laguna Woods, CA?

Laguna Woods has an average high temperature of 68.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches.

Laguna Woods, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Laguna Woods, CA affordable or expensive?

Laguna Woods's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laguna Woods is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $358,300 and the median rent is $2,136 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Laguna Woods, CA?

Laguna Woods has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 893.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laguna Woods, CA a Good Place to Live?

Laguna Woods is a small city of 17,452 in California, with a median household income of $56,928 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Laguna Woods stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Laguna Woods is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laguna Woods city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Laguna Woods's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laguna Woods costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Laguna Woods, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$358,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,136	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,928	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Laguna Woods's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

893.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Laguna Woods, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laguna Woods sees average highs of 68.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 15.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Laguna Woods, CA
Average High — January	68.4°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	15.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Laguna Woods, CA	National Avg
Population	17,452	—
Median Age	75.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	22.5%	6.3%
Under 18	0.3%	22.2%
65 and over	82.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aliso Viejo, CA 2 mi Laguna Hills, CA 2 mi Mission Viejo, CA 4 mi Lake Forest, CA 4 mi Laguna Beach, CA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Laguna Woods

Laguna Woods, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92637

Laguna Woods vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laguna Woods, CA affordable or expensive?

Laguna Woods's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Laguna Woods roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $358,300 and median rent is $2,136/month.

What is the crime rate in Laguna Woods, CA?

Laguna Woods's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 893.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laguna Woods?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Laguna Woods, CA a good place to live?

Laguna Woods, CA has a population of 17,452, a median household income of $56,928, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Laguna Woods?

Laguna Woods averages 68.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Laguna Woods?

Laguna Woods, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92637.

What is the population of Laguna Woods?

The population of Laguna Woods, California is 17,452 with a median age of 75.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laguna Woods?

Key numbers for living in Laguna Woods: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $358,300, median household income $56,928, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laguna Woods side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.