La Palma
Orange County's smallest city, a single square mile of consistently kept homes and long-tenured owners.
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POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
EDUCATION LEVEL
- No High School Diploma 0%
- High School Diploma 0%
- Some College / Associate 0%
- Bachelor's Degree 0%
- Graduate Degree 0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2023
Median sale: data from Redfin, May 2026 (all residential).
Schools in La Palma
La Palma's 5 public campuses at a glance, the largest 5 mapped below.
| School | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| George B. Miller Elementary | Elementary | K–6 | 0 |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Elementary | K–6 | 0 |
| Steve Luther Elementary | Elementary | K–6 | 0 |
| John F. Kennedy High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Walker Junior High | Middle | 7–8 | 0 |
NCES Common Core of Data, 2022–23 · Public schools in La Palma.
Points of interest in La Palma
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Porto's Bakery & Café (Buena Park), Portillo's (Buena Park), and The Source OC (Buena Park).
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Porto's Bakery & Café (Buena Park)↗ | Dining | 2.4 miles | 8,905 reviews | 4.4/5 |
 Portillo's (Buena Park)↗ | Dining | 3 miles | 4,382 reviews | 4/5 |
 The Source OC (Buena Park)↗ | Shopping | 2.4 miles | 472 reviews | 3.7/5 |
 La Palma Central Park↗ | Active | 33.1 miles | 277 reviews | 4.3/5 |
 William Peak Park↗ | Active | 1.7 miles | 23 reviews | 3.8/5 |
 Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)↗ | Active | 2.2 miles | 5,165 reviews | 3.3/5 |
Ratings and review counts from Yelp, updated 2026-08-01. Distances are from the center of La Palma.
Buying in La Palma, answered
What is the median household income in La Palma?
The median household income is $115,833 and the median age is 46.6, per the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year 2023).
What schools serve La Palma?
Public schools in the area include George B. Miller Elementary, Los Coyotes Elementary, and Steve Luther Elementary (NCES data). Attendance boundaries vary by address, verify with the district or ask Valerie.
What loan programs can I use to buy a home in La Palma?
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, bank-statement (self-employed), and DSCR investor loans all apply in La Palma. Valerie Sala shops 200+ lenders as a dual-licensed Realtor + Loan Officer (NMLS #383851).
Does Valerie Sala work in La Palma?
Yes, La Palma is part of her Orange County Inland Cities coverage. She handles the offer and the financing as one dual-licensed point of contact (DRE #02006466 · NMLS #383851). Call (714) 717-0200.