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Lomita, California

city · Los Angeles County (primary) , San Diego County

At a glance

20,225
Population
$831,500
Median home value (all homes)
174% above U.S. median
$913,537
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,961/mo
Median rent
45% above U.S. median
$93,810
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
60.77%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 153 — 53% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing192% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities34% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost37% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates86.2%
College graduates36%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lomita Economic Development
The Lomita Economic Development page on the City of Lomita site provides market trends and data about the Lomita community and includes resources related to the Lomita Downtown Vision. It lists the Economic Development Department Head as Adrian Fernandez.
county County of Los Angeles Economic Development
LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is the central economic and workforce development agency for LA County. It creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces, with a mission to foster an equitable economy with inclusive and sustainable growth.
county East County Economic Development Council
At the San Diego East County Economic Development Council, we strive to cultivate an innovative and sustainable region by bridging the gap between industry, education, government, and infrastructure. Our job is to convene these disparate groups in order to craft an economic base that expands existing business, promotes new economic opportunities, and drives forward the initiatives of our stakeholders.
county Greater Antelope Valley Eco Alliance
Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is an organization devoted to facilitating business growth and opportunity within a 3,000 square mile region. Membership is open to all businesses, government agencies and community organizations interested in investing in the region's future.
county South County Economic Development Council
The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region. It aims to improve and enhance South County’s bi-national economy, image, and quality of life and to heighten public awareness of Southern California’s desirability as a place to live, work, and dream.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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