Lawndale, CA Economy


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Lawndale, CA is a vibrant city located in Los Angeles County with a variety of businesses and attractions. One of its biggest draw cards is the cost of living which is lower than the US average. A two bedroom rental in Lawndale costs $2,180 per month compared to $1,430 for the same accommodation on a national level. The Grocery Cost Index in Lawndale has been set at 102 versus 100 for the US, indicating food and grocery items are slightly more expensive in Lawndale. Popular local companies that call Lawndale home include Airtron Heating & Cooling, Artistic Concrete Designs and Fomby's Locksmith Services. All these factors make Lawndale an attractive place to live or visit.

Lawndale has an unemployment rate of 11.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lawndale has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lawndale
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lawndale is 9.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lawndale 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 Lawndale
- The average income of a Lawndale resident is $18,145 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lawndale resident is $72,246 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLawndale, CaliforniaUnited States
  11.16
  -12.2%-6.2%
  33.0%33.5%
  9.5%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $27,632$37,638
  $72,246$69,021
  $73,967$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  8.2%6.8%
  9.6%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  9.3%11.0%
  7.7%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  2.3%1.9%
  2.0%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  5.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  6.0%9.3%
  11.3%14.0%
  2.6%2.1%
  14.7%7.0%
  7.5%4.8%
  4.2%4.7%
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Pros- amazing weather and wonderful location. Close to shopping, 10 minutes from the beach, diversity, 5 minutes away from lax, close to freeway Cons- crazy expensive  More

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I have lived in Lawndale for 4+ years. There are towns much scarier and much worse heading east. I prefer west lawndale overall, going toward prairie ave tends to get  More

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Over 16 years ago

Here the quality of life is excellent. We are very close to the ocean.We are near the city of Los Angeles with its multicultural atmosphere.We can enjoy the benefits of  More

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