Los Angeles County, CA

HUD year: 2025. IRS year: 2025. Record year: 2025.

Eligibility & affordability

HUD (local)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)
$2,650
National avg rent (2BR)
Not available
Section 8 reference limit
$47,000

IRS (federal)

Withholding method
percentage_method
Tax year
2025
Filing statuses present
single_or_married_filing_separately, married_filing_jointly, head_of_household

Some HUD/IRS payload fields are missing for this record. The page renders in a null-safe mode, but the eligibility card may not be available.

Inflation (BLS CPI-U national series)

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Fonte Dati: bls.govBLS Public Data API v2

Mostra Dati in Tabella
Date (YYYY-MM)YearPeriodValue
2024-012024M01308.417
2024-062024M06314.069
2024-122024M12316.736
2025-012025M01317.223
2025-062025M06320.104

Purchasing power decision engine

Decision snapshot (server-rendered)

Baseline: county median income adjusted from 2024-01 to 2025-06 using embedded CPI-U monthly series.

Inflation-adjusted median income
$85,107
Change: $3,107 (3.8%)
Purchasing power status
AT_RISK
  • Adjusted income is near the local median and/or purchasing power decreased materially.
  • This suggests moderate affordability risk under CPI-U adjustment assumptions.
Target income for “STABLE”
$90,200
Gap from adjusted: $5,093
Uses a fixed +10% buffer over local median (v1.0).

Purchasing power decision tool (CPI-U monthly)

This module converts an annual income from 2024-01 into its 2025-06 equivalent using the embedded CPI-U series, then compares it to the local median for Los Angeles County, CA.

Local median household income (annual): $82,000

Use annual income to align with annual county median income (ACS).
Exports (Pro)

This section is available in GovCalc Pro. It includes exports, deeper scenario outputs, and advanced decision signals.

Decision output

Inflation-adjusted income
$85,107
Change: $3,107 (3.8%)
Position vs local median
ABOVE MEDIAN
Gap: $3,107 (3.8%)
Purchasing power status
AT_RISK
  • Adjusted income is near the local median and/or purchasing power decreased materially.
  • This suggests moderate affordability risk under CPI-U adjustment assumptions.
Target income for “STABLE”
$90,200
Gap from adjusted income: $5,093
Uses a fixed +10% buffer over local median (v1.0).
Methodology & assumptions (v1.0)

Adjusted income is computed as Income × CPI(to) / CPI(from) using CPI-U monthly index values embedded in this page.

  • CPI-U is an aggregate price index for urban consumers; individual consumption patterns may differ.
  • No interpolation is applied; both selected months must exist in the dataset.
  • County median income is treated as an annual reference value (ACS year), compared to adjusted annual income.
  • This module performs a historical transformation, not a forecast.
To enable Pro features locally set NEXT_PUBLIC_PRO_ENABLED=true.

Income context (2025)

In Los Angeles County, CA, the median income is $82K.

That is a increase of 1.9% versus the prior year’s median of $80.5K.

Inflation history (CPI-U)

The chart below shows the CPI-U (national) series embedded in this county record to keep rendering deterministic and self-contained.

CPI-U is used here as a historical index: it adjusts nominal values between two months; it is not a forecast.

How to use this page

The local Fair Market Rent (2-bedroom) is $2,650 per month.

A commonly used reference threshold for Section 8 screening is $47,000 (example baseline).

Sources & methodology

This page is computed from public datasets embedded in the county record: HUD inputs (income limits and Fair Market Rent), IRS withholding tables (federal), and BLS CPI-U monthly points.

The purchasing power module applies a historical CPI ratio: Adjusted = Nominal × CPI(to) / CPI(from). No interpolation is applied; missing months are not imputed.

Always verify eligibility requirements with local program administrators: household size, deductions, and definitions can materially change outcomes.

FAQ

What does this calculator cover for Los Angeles County, CA?

It combines county-level affordability context (HUD measures) with federal tax and CPI-U (BLS) inflation context, using public datasets embedded in the county record.

Is the CPI-based purchasing power module a forecast?

No. It is a historical adjustment using CPI-U monthly index values: Adjusted = Income × CPI(to) / CPI(from). It does not predict future inflation.

Which year do the HUD values refer to?

HUD year on this page is 2025.

Which year do the IRS values refer to?

IRS year on this page is 2025.

What is the Fair Market Rent (2BR) here?

Fair Market Rent (2-bedroom) is $2,650 per month.

What is the county median income?

The county median income value available for this record is $82,000 per year.

Why can values differ from an individual household’s experience?

CPI-U is an average index and may not match every household’s consumption basket. Program eligibility can depend on household size, deductions, and local administrative rules.

Disclaimer: Estimates are informational and may not reflect every program rule or household adjustment. Always consult official guidance for Los Angeles County, CA.