NEIGHBORHOOD
Bel Air
California · Los Angeles · 7,658 residents · 6.68 sq mi
The short version
Bel Air is a neighborhood of 7,658 people in Los Angeles. Households here earn about 129% more than in Los Angeles as a whole. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $2,000,000+. The median household earns $187,333, about 128% above the national median. Median rent is $2,815 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bel Air; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,658
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.68 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$187,333
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$146,361
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.588
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
Information6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,815
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(5,662)
Black2.7%(210)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(447)
Asian13%(992)
Other4.5%(347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(5,662)
Black2.7%(210)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(447)
Asian13%(992)
Other4.5%(347)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
76.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
29.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California?
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California has about 7,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California earns about $187,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bel Air, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,815 a month.
How educated are people in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California?
About 76.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California?
About 6.2% of people in Bel Air, 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