What are the schools like in London, CA?

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

What is the median household income in London?

The median household income in London, CA is $51,324 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in London, CA?

London has an average high temperature of 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is London, CA affordable or expensive?

London's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means London is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,900 and the median rent is $1,008 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in London, CA?

London has a violent crime rate of 418.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1805.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is London, CA a Good Place to Live?

London is a small town of 1,785 in California, with a median household income of $51,324 and a 10.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: London stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether London is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All London 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: 101.3

London's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in London costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	London, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,008	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,324	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

London's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.9 /100k

Property Crime

1805.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	London, 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	5.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

London sees average highs of 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	London, CA
Average High — January	55.3°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	10.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	London, CA	National Avg
Population	1,785	—
Median Age	26.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	65.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	38.0%	22.2%
65 and over	4.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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London vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is London, CA affordable or expensive?

London's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts London roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $159,900 and median rent is $1,008/month.

What is the crime rate in London, CA?

London's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1805.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in London?

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

Is London, CA a good place to live?

London, CA has a population of 1,785, a median household income of $51,324, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. 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 London?

London averages 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of London?

The population of London, California is 1,785 with a median age of 26.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in London?

Key numbers for living in London: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $159,900, median household income $51,324, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare London side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.