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Living in La Presa

La Presa is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of La Presa numbered 37,410 at the end of 2020. An unemployment rate of 7.99% was measured at the end of 2024. La Presa's foreign population totalled 8,009 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 87% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 85% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to La Presa?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in La Presa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for La Presa yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,598 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

21.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 8,009 people of 37,410 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in La Presa is 8.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10La Presa 8.0%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,505 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate7.99 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to La Presa. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in La Presa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

La Presa's nearest airport was SAN, 18 km away and offered 55 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count55 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km18 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSAN3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Presa. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in La Presa.

Climate and air quality

La Presa recorded annual PM2.5 of 8.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 14.6°C in January and 21.5°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
La Presa average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
La Presa average monthly precipitation, mm0153045605056371771203132043JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
La Presa annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in La Presa is 8.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9La Presa 8.758 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.74 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 19.1 · Feb 19 · Mar 19.4 · Apr 20.4 · May 20.9 · Jun 22 · Jul 24 · Aug 25.2 · Sep 25.1 · Oct 23.7 · Nov 21.5 · Dec 18.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 10.2 · Feb 11 · Mar 12.5 · Apr 13.9 · May 15.6 · Jun 17 · Jul 18.9 · Aug 19.7 · Sep 19 · Oct 16.4 · Nov 12.7 · Dec 9.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 14.6 · Feb 15 · Mar 16 · Apr 17.2 · May 18.2 · Jun 19.5 · Jul 21.5 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 22.1 · Oct 20 · Nov 17.1 · Dec 14.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 50.3 · Feb 55.9 · Mar 37.2 · Apr 16.5 · May 7 · Jun 1.2 · Jul 2.1 · Aug 0.2 · Sep 3 · Oct 12.7 · Nov 20 · Dec 42.5 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M324.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.74 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm248.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul24 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature18.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Merrillville37,407 residentsKaneohe37,430 residentsBell Gardens37,367 residentsNew Albany37,463 residentsTucker37,290 residentsMontclair37,563 residents

Population and city profile

La Presa spanned 14.2 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 2,455.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
La Presa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport78.6%Foreign residents21.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area14.24 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share22.91 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents8,009 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density2,455 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population37,410 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is La Presa a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker31%strong on work, weak on safety · range 20–42%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement39%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 25–53%
Foreign residents8,009 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population37,410 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,598 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,505 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate7.99 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.74 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in La Presa when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in La Presa?

The unemployment rate is 7.99 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in La Presa?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.74 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in La Presa?

The published population is 37,410 people. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

How many foreign residents live in La Presa?

8,009 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is La Presa a good place to live?

La Presa may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). La Presa, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/la-presa/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {La Presa, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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