West Puente Valley, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Los Angeles County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for West Puente Valley based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
22,198
2023 ACS
Median Income
$86,692
2023
Median Home Value
$591,800
2023
Median Rent
$2,250
2023
Median Age
38.8
Unemployment
6.4%
Cost of Living Index
172.0
100 = national avg
West Puente Valley is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 22,198 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. West Puente Valley is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in West Puente Valley is $86,692, and the median home value is $591,800. The cost of living index is 172.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,250 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, and the median age is 38.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
22,198
Male
11,773
53.0%
Female
10,425
47.0%
Median Age
38.8
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
10.1%
High School or Higher
30.2%
Foreign Born
38.8%
Veterans
1.7%
Married
39.3%
Avg Household Size
4.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.096
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Other
36.1%
Foreign Born
38.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
80.2%
17,803 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
19.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
21,140
English Only
31.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
11,997 speakers
Limited English
25.6%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
74.4%
Limited English Proficiency
25.6%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
379
1.7% of population
Disability Rate
20.8%
79 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$39,531
Unemployment Rate
11.9%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
360
95.0%
Female Veterans
19
5.0%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$39,531
Non-Veteran Income
$31,454
Difference
$8,077
25.7% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
79
Without Disability
300
Disability Rate
20.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
1,394
#1 Ancestry
American
2.0% (454)
#2 Ancestry
German
1.2% (267)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
0.6% (139)
Top 18 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
5,201
Family Households
4,553
87.5%
Married Couples
3,091
59.4%
Non-Family Households
648
12.5%
Single Mother Households
1,020
19.6%
Single Father Households
442
8.5%
Living Alone
453
8.7%
Children Under 18
Total Children
3,101
In Married Couple
2,530
81.6%
With Single Mother
500
16.1%
With Single Father
71
2.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$93,711
Married Couple Income
$108,250
Single Mother Income
$77,946
Single Father Income
$74,773
Avg Family Size
4.3
Avg Non-Family Size
4.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,470
Grandparents Responsible
329
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$86,692
+18% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,071
-30% vs national
Poverty Rate
11.3%
-17% vs national
Gini Index
0.4148
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.4%
+23% vs national
SNAP Recipients
12.6%
of households
How West Puente Valley Compares
West Puente Valley vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Puente Valley is highlighted.
Median Household Income
West Puente Valley, CA has a median household income of $86,692, making it the 7,205th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher median household income than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
West Puente Valley, CA has a per capita income of $26,071, making it the 21,415th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher per capita income than 24% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
West Puente Valley, CA has a poverty rate of 11.3%, making it the 15,083rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher poverty rate than 52% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
West Puente Valley, CA has a unemployment rate of 6.4%, making it the 8,344th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher unemployment rate than 73% of all the cities we measured.
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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in West Puente Valley. The median household income here is $86,692.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
-16% vs CA avg
Labor Force
10,720
Employed
10,032
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
30.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
38.8
Work from Home
6.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$133.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
172.0
100 = national avg
+72.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$75,691
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$178,906
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,085
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,601
per month
The median household income in West Puente Valley, CA is $86,692, which is 18.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,071. The poverty rate of 11.3% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4148, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 10,720. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 172.0, which is 72.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 255.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $75,691 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$725,000
Median List Price
$690,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$584
Days on Market
32
Active Inventory
8
Months of Supply
1.3
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$737,615
ZHVI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
66.7%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.1%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
6
New Listings
3
Pending Sales
5
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$584
Median List $/SF
$514
West Puente Valley vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Puente Valley is highlighted.
Median Home Value
West Puente Valley, CA has a median home value of $591,800, making it the 2,233rd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher median home value than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
West Puente Valley, CA has a median rent of $2,250, making it the 1,020th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher median rent than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
West Puente Valley, CA has a price per square foot of $584, making it the 806th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher price per square foot than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
West Puente Valley, CA has a rent burden of 31.1%, making it the 1,039th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that West Puente Valley has a higher rent burden than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$591,800
Median Rent
$2,250
Total Housing Units
5,364
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Owner Occupied
80.1%
Renter Occupied
19.9%
Median Property Tax
$3,059
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,020
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,059
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.52%
of home value
Median Home Value
$591,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,468
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,059) by the median home value ($591,800). In West Puente Valley, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.52%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in West Puente Valley, CA is $725,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 32 days on the market. 66.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $584. The median rent is $2,250 per month (Census ACS). About 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 5,364 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,059. The effective tax rate is 0.52%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for West Puente Valley. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
100.0
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
100.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
88
Public Assistance
$2.3B
Individual Assistance
$19.1M
Most Common Type
Fire
61 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Aug 2025 | — | — |
| Wildfires and Straight-line Winds → | Fire | Jan 2025 | $27.4M | $1.9M |
| Hurst Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Eaton Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Palisades Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Franklin Fire → | Fire | Dec 2024 | — | — |
| Bridge Fire → | Fire | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2024 | $13.0M | — |
| Tropical Storm Hilary → | Hurricane | Nov 2023 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $3.5M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | $14.3M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2020 | $7.8M | $7K |
| Bobcat Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0B | $16.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Getty Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Tick Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Saddleridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 96 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9,092
Total Claims Paid
$72,172,684
Avg Claim Payout
$7,938
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
380
Federal Funding
$444,312,738
Properties Protected
1,908
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 115 | $179,435,867 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 112 | $221,346,997 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 37 | $1,840,060 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 20 | $1,828,346 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 19 | $1,169,772 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West Puente Valley has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $19,076,629 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
27.4%
8.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
7.2pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.6%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
42.7%
Lack of Support
34.6%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
West Puente Valley has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 70.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - B...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Greater El Monte Community Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Pih Health Hospital-Whittier | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Bhc Alhambra Hospital | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
78.4%
-0% vs national
Public Transit
2.5%
+172% vs national
Work From Home
6.5%
-30% vs national
Carpool
9.4%
Walk / Bike
2.1%
combined
How West Puente Valley's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for West Puente Valley, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.5% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.4% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. 1.0% commute by bicycle.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.0%
of households
No Internet
9.0%
of households
Total Households
5,201
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
94.6%
of households
Smartphone
90.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
80.8%
of households
Tablet
69.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+68% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+65% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+81% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
West Puente Valley vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
90.1% of households in West Puente Valley have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.0% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. West Puente Valley is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in West Puente Valley.
Election Overview
Source: Los Angeles County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
2,417,109
64.8%
GOP Votes
1,189,862
31.9%
Total Votes
3,728,427
Margin
D+32.9%
Shift from 2020
R+11.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,417,109 | 1,189,862 | 3,728,427 | 64.8% | 31.9% | D+32.9 |
| 2020 | 3,028,885 | 1,145,530 | 4,263,443 | 71.0% | 26.9% | D+44.2 |
| 2016 | 1,893,770 | 620,285 | 2,652,072 | 71.4% | 23.4% | D+48.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
40
Total Population
1,485,201
Avg Median Income
$97,936
Avg Home Value
$812,720
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90601 | 30,472 | $102,267 | $729,000 | $1,862 | 10.6 |
| 90602 | 25,823 | $67,259 | $729,300 | $1,719 | 3.8 |
| 90603 | 20,361 | $121,222 | $781,000 | $2,324 | 3.2 |
| 90604 | 39,378 | $101,104 | $684,400 | $1,809 | 4.2 |
| 90605 | 39,224 | $100,825 | $662,000 | $1,861 | 6.4 |
| 90606 | 31,881 | $94,904 | $623,500 | $1,913 | 3.8 |
| 90631 | 68,615 | $102,208 | $757,900 | $2,029 | 14.0 |
| 90640 | 61,615 | $74,833 | $660,600 | $1,771 | 8.3 |
| 90660 | 60,821 | $86,956 | $621,400 | $1,775 | 7.8 |
| 90670 | 18,255 | $87,830 | $624,000 | $1,908 | 8.3 |
| 91006 | 32,106 | $127,511 | $1,187,600 | $2,141 | 6.4 |
| 91007 | 33,141 | $101,762 | $1,231,100 | $2,129 | 5.5 |
| 91008 | 754 | $137,500 | $1,704,200 | N/A | 1.9 |
| 91010 | 27,245 | $98,189 | $691,600 | $2,035 | 6.4 |
| 91016 | 41,710 | $99,555 | $874,100 | $2,008 | 8.5 |
| 91024 | 11,020 | $141,094 | $1,172,200 | $2,086 | 3.5 |
| 91108 | 12,464 | $186,023 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 3.8 |
| 91706 | 71,620 | $79,473 | $589,900 | $1,816 | 13.5 |
| 91722 | 34,087 | $98,033 | $626,100 | $2,039 | 4.1 |
| 91723 | 18,200 | $87,363 | $663,800 | $1,711 | 2.3 |
| 91724 | 28,113 | $102,129 | $722,600 | $2,056 | 6.2 |
| 91731 | 28,122 | $60,887 | $614,000 | $1,583 | 3.8 |
| 91732 | 58,056 | $67,172 | $628,400 | $1,752 | 4.5 |
| 91733 | 41,716 | $67,245 | $601,600 | $1,658 | 6.8 |
| 91740 | 26,160 | $98,819 | $702,000 | $2,226 | 5.0 |
| 91744 | 78,253 | $92,624 | $585,900 | $1,873 | 8.7 |
| 91745 | 54,996 | $106,611 | $778,700 | $2,246 | 12.9 |
| 91746 | 28,256 | $84,967 | $603,400 | $1,804 | 5.8 |
| 91748 | 43,137 | $83,455 | $781,500 | $1,922 | 14.2 |
| 91755 | 26,413 | $74,362 | $761,900 | $1,811 | 3.1 |
| 91770 | 58,893 | $73,757 | $712,700 | $1,740 | 6.5 |
| 91773 | 33,917 | $105,926 | $754,700 | $2,232 | 15.0 |
| 91775 | 23,776 | $113,703 | $1,042,600 | $2,068 | 3.1 |
| 91776 | 37,769 | $79,926 | $816,400 | $1,825 | 3.3 |
| 91780 | 35,136 | $101,746 | $922,900 | $2,046 | 3.9 |
| 91789 | 40,933 | $125,742 | $936,800 | $2,868 | 15.9 |
| 91790 | 44,791 | $100,142 | $695,700 | $2,253 | 5.8 |
| 91791 | 33,321 | $100,365 | $782,500 | $1,875 | 6.6 |
| 91792 | 30,921 | $96,383 | $653,800 | $2,199 | 3.8 |
| 91801 | 53,730 | $85,549 | $797,000 | $1,879 | 4.3 |
West Puente Valley, CA has 40 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,485,201. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $97,936. The average median home value is $812,720. The average median monthly rent is -$16,664,708.
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