NEIGHBORHOOD
Arleta
California · Los Angeles · 29,163 residents · 2.815 sq mi
The short version
Arleta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $698,207. Households here earn about 26% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Arleta; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
29,163
Population density
10,360 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,908
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,619
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Retail trade10.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Other services5.2%
Public administration3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$698,207
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,192
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(3,022)
Black0.5%(143)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(21,990)
Asian12.6%(3,686)
Other1.1%(322)
Diversity Score50.6%(14,748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(3,022)
Black0.5%(143)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(21,990)
Asian12.6%(3,686)
Other1.1%(322)
Diversity Score50.6%(14,748)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
43.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Arleta, Los Angeles, California?
Arleta, Los Angeles, California has about 29,163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Arleta, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Arleta, Los Angeles, California earns about $102,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Arleta, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Arleta, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $698,207, and the typical rent is about $2,192 a month.
How educated are people in Arleta, Los Angeles, California?
About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arleta, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Arleta, Los Angeles, California?
About 9.9% of people in Arleta, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024