La Mirada, CA

Is City Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe226

Medium179

Low301

Other1549

167 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape22

Child involved109

Assault16

Other37

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical aid reported near West Southgate Avenue and South Bass Avenue in Fullerton. A Bravo-level response was dispatched.	W Southgate Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 34 is staging in Cerritos for a reported assault near Bloomfield Avenue and Eckleson Street.	Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported assault at a sports complex near Bloomfield Avenue in Cerritos. Radio traffic indicated that four males allegedly assaulted the reporting party and an 18-year-old male. The suspects were described as wearing dark gray shirts, light gray pants, and Dodger hats, and the reporting party was said to be in the park area.	Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person required basic life support near Rosecrans Avenue and South Gridley Road. Engine 20 was dispatched for the response.	Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported smoke detector activation at a high school on Cerritos Avenue in Cerritos.	183rd St, Cerritos, CA 90703	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a person bleeding was reported near West Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton. Fire engine was dispatched to the scene.	W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies received a report of about five gunshots heard from the alley behind a location near Rosecrans Ave near Madrid Ave in Norwalk. A second caller reported a male wearing a dark hoodie and shorts on a scooter possibly involved, last seen heading toward the “Disney” area.	Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was reported near East Firestone Boulevard close to Valley View Avenue. Engine 49 was dispatched to the scene.	Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving difficulty breathing was reported near Firestone Boulevard. Fire department units responded with advanced life support.	Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported traffic accident near West Valencia Drive and South Gilbert Street in Fullerton. A local engine company and ambulance responded as a Bravo-level call.	S Gilbert St & W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$938,512

Average Rent

$3,086

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

La Mirada City Center is an urban neighborhood with a median home price of $938,512 and average rent of $3,086. Housing supply is tight with a low vacancy rate of 1.5%.

Most homes were built between 1940 and 1969, reflecting a well-established community with a strong owner-occupancy rate.

UrbanEstablished HomesLow Vacancy

Quick Facts

Owner Occupied	Majority of homes

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in City Center is primarily medium to large single-family homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1969, with strong owner occupancy and low vacancies.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Age	81.9% built 1940-1969
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and apartments

What buyers will notice right away

Homes mostly built during the Baby Boom era offer a classic American neighborhood feel.

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited availability.

Families & Lifestyle

City Center offers a college-friendly environment with a diverse community and low child poverty rates.

Low child poverty supports family stability.

Presence of college students suggests nearby educational amenities.

Diverse Community — Languages spoken include English, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, and Chinese.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
College-Friendly Ranking	Top 6.6% in California

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	35.2%
Income Level	Above average
Foreign Born Residents	23.2%
Top Languages	["English (54.5%)","Spanish","Korean (3.4%)","Tagalog","Chinese"]
Top Ancestries	["Mexican (45.9%)","Asian (10.3%)","English (6.0%)","Irish (5.5%)","German (4.0%)"]

Commute

Most residents drive alone to work with typical commute times between 30 and 45 minutes.

City Center's commute patterns reflect typical suburban urban travel times with a majority driving alone.

Car Dependent — Most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting.

Moderate Commute Length — Commute times are average to slightly above average compared to U.S. neighborhoods.

Drive Alone Rate	71.2%
Carpool Rate	10.9%
Main Commute Time Range	30-45 minutes

Homes for sale near 90638

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$650,000

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,385 sqft

14604 Balin Pl

La Mirada, CA, 90638