Population 66,708 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Yorba Linda
Household size in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Yorba Linda are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.99 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, Yorba Linda is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Yorba Linda: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Yorba Linda has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Yorba Linda
Renters in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Yorba Linda is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 63 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Yorba Linda are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Yorba Linda are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,808 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,809 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,525 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,967 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,159 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Yorba Linda costs $2,967 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,159 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Yorba Linda
Bachelor's degrees in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Yorba Linda: 55.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Yorba Linda: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Yorba Linda has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Yorba Linda
| Period | Yorba Linda | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Yorba Linda is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Yorba Linda compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorba Linda | 2.93 | 45.7 | 6.3% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 1984 | $2,967 | 55.9% | 96.5% | 4.8% |
| Placentia | 3.13 | 39.2 | 9.6% | 38.6% | 5.9% | 1978 | $2,681 | 43.0% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Orange Park Acres | 2.99 | 46.6 | 1.5% | 12.5% | 2.0% | 1984 | $3,501 | 60.5% | 96.7% | 31.2% |
| Villa Park | 2.91 | 52.2 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 1973 | $3,056 | 55.5% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| Brea | 2.86 | 40.7 | 6.6% | 39.8% | 5.5% | 1981 | $2,610 | 52.0% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| Orange | 3.02 | 38.9 | 11.2% | 42.9% | 5.3% | 1975 | $2,602 | 40.3% | 88.1% | 4.5% |
| Chino Hills | 3.08 | 41.2 | 7.1% | 30.5% | 3.7% | 1991 | $2,997 | 48.5% | 93.3% | 6.6% |
| Anaheim | 3.33 | 37.5 | 13.8% | 53.2% | 6.2% | 1973 | $2,377 | 30.2% | 77.9% | 5.7% |
| Fullerton | 2.94 | 38.5 | 10.7% | 48.0% | 6.4% | 1970 | $2,409 | 42.6% | 87.0% | 6.4% |
| North Tustin | 2.86 | 48.1 | 4.7% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 1969 | $2,792 | 64.8% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| Rowland Heights | 3.04 | 47.1 | 8.3% | 31.8% | 4.7% | 1975 | $2,491 | 36.1% | 85.1% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Yorba Linda. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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