Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to La Verne, CA
About La Verne
La Verne is a San Gabriel Valley foothill city in eastern Los Angeles County, home to about 31,334 residents at the 2020 census (per Census QuickFacts, read September 24, 2026). Founded in 1887 as Lordsburg by German immigrants, it was renamed La Verne in 1917 and incorporated in 1906. The city hosts the University of La Verne (founded 1891 as Lordsburg College; historic photo below) and borders the San Gabriel Mountains, with Marshall Canyon Regional Park as a local outdoor escape. The Fairplex (LA County Fairgrounds) in neighboring Pomona is minutes away.
Home prices in La Verne
The median listing price in La Verne is $875k.
Top places in La Verne
- University of La Verne — the private university and its panther statue (shown below).
- Old Town La Verne — historic storefronts along Bonita Avenue and D Street.
- Marshall Canyon Regional Park — hiking and equestrian trails in the foothills.
- Live Oak Canyon — the open-space corridor between La Verne and San Dimas.
- Fairplex — the LA County Fairgrounds in adjacent Pomona, minutes away.
Commuting from La Verne
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 35 miles): ~40–55 minutes off-peak via I-10 or CA-210 west; peak-hour commutes run 60–95 minutes.
- Metrolink: the San Bernardino Line serves Pomona (~5 miles southeast) and Claremont (~4 miles east); the Metro L Line (A Line) Foothill extension reaches Pomona's Fairplex area.
- Foothill Blvd and the I-210 corridor are the primary routes; Ontario International Airport is ~15 miles east.
Schools in La Verne
Public schools: Bonita Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
La Verne FAQs
- What is the housing market like in La Verne, CA?
The median listing price in La Verne is $875k. 119–120 active listings, $450/sq. ft., 53 median days on market, $2.9k median rent · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from La Verne, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 35 miles): ~40–55 minutes off-peak via I-10 or CA-210 west; peak-hour commutes run 60–95 minutes. - Which school district serves La Verne, CA?
La Verne is served by Bonita Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.