Los Angeles County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 46,367
Where La Mirada stands
At or near all-time high. population shrinking 0.9% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 25.3 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in La Mirada for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →La Mirada has held up across the cycle: home values at $890,891 with +4.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
La Mirada's population is shrinking 0.9% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.
About La Mirada
La Mirada is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with an estimated population of 46,367. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The population has contracted 0.9% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in La Mirada is $890,891 as of 2026-04, up 1.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in La Mirada average $2,938 per month, up 4.8% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 64 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About La Mirada (Wikipedia)
La Mirada is a city in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of the Gateway Cities, on the border with Orange County. The population was 48,008 at the 2020 census. The La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center are two of its major attractions. It is the home of Biola University, an evangelical Christian institution of higher education.
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Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Latest news
- Huntington Beach vs La Mirada Baseball – May 19, 2026Sports Illustrated · 22h ago
- San Gabriel Valley softball Top 20: La Mirada, California lead the waySan Gabriel Valley Tribune · 2w ago
- Elizabeth Biado’s HR lifts La Mirada softball past Los Alamitos in CIF-SS playoffsLong Beach Press-Telegram · 6d ago
- Max Rankin, La Mirada , Cornerback247Sports · 1w ago
- La Mirada Softball Roster (2025-26)MaxPreps · 5d ago
- Rachel KimSports Illustrated · 2w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
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