City safety & data profile

East Rancho DominguezCA

East Rancho Dominguez, CA is a 15K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $72,895.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Rancho Dominguez, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Rancho Dominguez has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $573,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$72,895
Median income
$573,600
Median home
15.1%
Poverty rate

The read on East Rancho Dominguez

East Rancho Dominguez posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities

Where East Rancho Dominguez income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,895 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Rancho Dominguez, CA beyond the headline numbers

East Rancho Dominguez sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 33.90°N, -118.20°W. Population 15,135, $72,895 median household income. Median home value $573,600, median rent $1,701. Poverty rate 15.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Rancho Dominguez's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.2%, then physical inactivity at 36.1%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Rancho Dominguez from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,135
East Rancho Dominguez
Median Income
$72,895
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$573,600
+152% vs avg
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - East Rancho Dominguez's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
9.8M-1%
Median Income
$90,112+61%
Median Home Value
$834,200+99%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Rancho Dominguez, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Poverty Rate
15.1% +6% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 7%
Work From Home 5.3%
Public Transit 2.8%

Population

White 5.6%
African American 11.6%
Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.2%
Physical Inactivity
36.1%
Obesity
33.3%
High Blood Pressure
29.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
24%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Current Smoking
14.6%
Diabetes
14.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.2%
Annual Checkup 67.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Rancho Dominguez, CA? ▼
East Rancho Dominguez, CA has a population of 15,135 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in East Rancho Dominguez? ▼
The median household income in East Rancho Dominguez, CA is $72,895 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
What is the median home value in East Rancho Dominguez? ▼
The median home value in East Rancho Dominguez, CA is $573,600. Median rent is $1,701/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Rancho Dominguez? ▼
The top health indicators in East Rancho Dominguez include Short Sleep Duration (40.2%), Physical Inactivity (36.1%), Obesity (33.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Rancho Dominguez? ▼
The median age in East Rancho Dominguez, CA is 35.2 years. 7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Rancho Dominguez, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 15K and a $72,895 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the East Rancho Dominguez area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using East Rancho Dominguez's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Los Angeles County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.