At $2,346/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
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These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,346 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
La Puente, CA is majority owner-occupied, 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How La Puente, CA has changed in 5 years
Household income in the area moved from $73,827 to $86,602 across the same window, up 17.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 38,447 residents to roughly 37,142. Renters now make up 39.6% of households, compared with 41.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13.2% of adults here, versus 10.7% in 2021.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in La Puente is $2,346/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,960/mo.
At 33% of local median household income ($86,602/yr), La Puente ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
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At $2,346/mo, rent takes ~33% of La Puente's median household income ($86,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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