Placentia, CA Economy


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Placentia, CA is a thriving city located in Orange County and home to approximately 50,000 people. Residents enjoy the city’s great location close to nearby attractions such as Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and much more! The average rent for a two bedroom apartment is $2,440 compared to the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Placentia is 103 versus the US index of 100. Local businesses include Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Valencia Auto Center, Placentia Supermarket and many more. This wonderful city offers something for everyone with its local attractions and delicious restaurants.

Placentia has an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Placentia has seen the job market decrease by -9.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Placentia
- The Sales Tax Rate for Placentia is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Placentia is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Placentia
- The average income of a Placentia resident is $40,598 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Placentia resident is $103,041 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPlacentia, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.56
  -9.6%-6.2%
  31.4%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $40,598$37,638
  $103,041$69,021
  $116,073$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.2%6.8%
  10.7%10.0%
  3.5%2.5%
  8.7%11.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  4.9%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  7.4%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.6%4.2%
  11.5%9.3%
  11.0%14.0%
  4.1%2.1%
  8.4%7.0%
  5.3%4.8%
  4.1%4.7%
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I lived in that city for almost 10 years and recently found out that both their city government and their police force are blocking people from leaving bad reviews of  More

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Over 13 years ago

PLACENTIA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. BEEN HERE SINCE 1980. EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS, PLENTY OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES AROUND FOR EMPLOYMENT. NEARBY--GOLF  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you rent, Placentia's not bad. I haven't noticed too much crime but there are quite a few reasonable apartments. Being close to a California State School has its  More

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