Rancho Palos Verdes, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rancho Palos Verdes, California is 41,259 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 218th-largest city in California. The median household income is $175,307, the median home value is $1,541,400, and the median age is 49.7.
The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (41,692 → 40,064).
41,259
Population
3062
People / sq mi
$175,307
Median Income
$1,541,400
Median Home Value
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Rancho Palos Verdes covers 13.5 sq mi of land at 3062 people per square mile.
About Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Rancho Palos Verdes: the median home is valued at $1,541,400. Rancho Palos Verdes is a city in California with a population of 41,259.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $175,307, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,541,400, with typical rent around $3,501.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 69.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 23.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Rancho Palos Verdes — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Rancho Palos Verdes city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rancho Palos Verdes city had a population of 41,692 in 2010 and 40,064 in 2024, a -3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,401 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.28%.
40,064
Population (2024)
41,692
Population (2010)
42,401
Peak (2015)
-0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,692 |
| 2011 | 42,027 |
| 2012 | 42,202 |
| 2013 | 42,326 |
| 2014 | 42,368 |
| 2015 | 42,401 |
| 2016 | 42,303 |
| 2017 | 42,136 |
| 2018 | 41,821 |
| 2019 | 41,530 |
| 2020 | 42,133 |
| 2021 | 41,246 |
| 2022 | 40,650 |
| 2023 | 40,260 |
| 2024 | 40,064 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$175,307
Median Household Income
$86,568
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,541,400
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
80.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.1%
High School+
69.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
66.8%
Public Transit
23.9%
Work From Home
34.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.5%
Foreign Born
66.0%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
97.8%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Retail Trade | 9.1% |
| Information | 9.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Construction | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rancho Palos Verdes, California has a population of 41,259 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 218th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is $175,307, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is $1,541,400, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 80.5%.
The median age in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is 49.7 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (41,692 → 40,064).
Rancho Palos Verdes city, CA Climate
Rancho Palos Verdes city, CA has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) and receives about 349 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
349
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 56° | 77 mm |
| February | 14° / 56° | 74 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 62 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 22 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 4 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 1 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 1 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 2 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 6 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 8 mm |
| November | 15° / 60° | 42 mm |
| December | 13° / 56° | 50 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rancho Palos Verdes city, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Rancho Palos Verdes city, CA are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.