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What are the crime rate and median income in Placentia, CA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Placentia, 43% lower than the rate across California (4.3). The median household income is $115,929 and the median home value is $921,000. Population: about 52,826 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Placentia?
Placentia's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, based on 131 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at 43% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 641 offenses (12.0 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 30% between 2021 and 2025 (187 to 131).
| Offense (2025) | Placentia count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 131 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 8 | 0.15 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.35 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 103 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 641 | 12.0 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 126 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 439 | 8.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 76 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Placentia changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 187 | 775 | 1 |
| 2022 | 137 | 936 | 0 |
| 2023 | 144 | 976 | 1 |
| 2024 | 192 | 784 | 1 |
| 2025 | 131 | 641 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Placentia Police Department's own reports.
How does Placentia compare with California?
The median household income in Placentia is $115,929, 17% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $921,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,388 a month. About 52,826 people live on 7 square miles of land, roughly 7,847 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Placentia | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,826 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $115,929 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $921,000 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,388 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 44.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Placentia?
Orange County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Placentia?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Placentia city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Placentia?
Federal school lists place 18 public and 1 private schools within Placentia. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Chino Hills State Park, Huntington State Beach and Pío Pico State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Placentia
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Placentia city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Placentia city limits: All In One Liquor (Placentia), Cobblestone Liquor (Placentia), Mr Ks Mini Mart (Placentia), Qwik Korner (Placentia), Super Liquor (Placentia), Ts Liquor (Placentia) and Vista Verde Liquor (Placentia).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Placentia city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Placentia?
In 2025, Placentia had 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (131 reported), 43% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 12.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Placentia?
$115,929 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Placentia?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $921,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Placentia?
Orange County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Fullerton, CA (4 mi) · Yorba Linda, CA (5 mi) · Anaheim, CA (6 mi) · La Habra, CA (6 mi) · Orange, CA (7 mi) · Chino Hills, CA (9 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Placentia city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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