Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to La Palma, CA
$1,200,000Median listing price
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About La Palma
La Palma is Orange County's smallest city by area — a compact, residential community of tree-lined streets between Buena Park and Cypress. It has no significant commercial core by design; residents rely on neighboring cities' retail while enjoying La Palma's quiet parks and highly rated elementary schools. The city's small size keeps governance close and neighborhoods cohesive.
Home prices in La Palma
The median listing price in La Palma is $1,200,000.
Top places in La Palma
- Central Park — La Palma's main park with the community center.
- La Palma's neighborhood parks — Veterans, Kennedy, and Milani parks.
- The city's landmark water tower — a local icon.
- La Palma Days — the annual community festival.
- The Walker Street commercial corner — local dining.
- Adjacent Cypress College — just across the city line.
- La Palma's eucalyptus-lined residential streets.
- The La Palma Intercommunity Hospital area — medical campus.
Commuting from La Palma
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~30–45 minutes off-peak (roughly 25 miles; longer with traffic). Route via SR-91 west to I-5, or I-605 north.
- Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~25–35 minutes via SR-91 east to I-5 / SR-55.
- No Metrolink station in town; the nearest is Buena Park (91/Perris Valley Line), roughly 10 minutes.
- Key freeways: SR-91 (nearby), I-605 (nearby).
La Palma FAQs
- What is the housing market like in La Palma, CA?
The median listing price in La Palma is $1,200,000. Median listing price (Homes.com) · Homes.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from La Palma, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~30–45 minutes off-peak (roughly 25 miles; longer with traffic). Route via SR-91 west to I-5, or I-605 north.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.