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Ladera, CA
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California.
Population
1,297
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,018
ZIP codes
0
Ladera and its ZIP codes
Ladera at a glance
- Ladera is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $235,750 a year, about 2.4 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000.
Local data for Ladera, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ladera, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$235,750
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Homeownership
96.2%
Bachelor's or higher
90.0%
Median age
59.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (267), German Americans (231), Italian Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Ladera.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$214,295
411,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$179,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.06B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
How people get to work
Ladera, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home37.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ladera, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
690
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,346
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 38°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ladera, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
Cities near Ladera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Palo AltoCity | 1.9 mi | 24.1 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.8 |
| West Menlo ParkCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Portola ValleyTown | 2.6 mi | 9.1 |
| WoodsideTown | 3.4 mi | 11.5 |
| AthertonTown | 3.4 mi | 5 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 3.6 mi | 9.1 |
| Menlo ParkCity | 4.8 mi | 10 |
| North Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Los AltosCity | 5.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 5.7 mi | 12 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| East Palo AltoCity | 5.8 mi | 2.5 |
| La HondaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.3 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Redwood CityCity | 7 mi | 19.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ladera, CA in?
- Ladera is in San Mateo County, California.
- What is the population of Ladera, CA?
- About 1,297 people live in Ladera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ladera?
- Nearby places include Palo Alto (1.9 mi), Stanford (2.3 mi), West Menlo Park (2.3 mi), Portola Valley (2.6 mi), Woodside (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023