NEIGHBORHOOD
Mar Vista
California · Los Angeles · 41,578 residents · 3.425 sq mi
The short version
Mar Vista is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,658,514. Households here earn about 43% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Mar Vista; 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 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
41,578
Population density
12,140 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,400
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$86,959
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.5%
Other services8.4%
Information6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
Public administration3.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,658,514
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,479
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(21,393)
Black3.3%(1,365)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(9,281)
Asian14.9%(6,193)
Other8%(3,346)
Diversity Score82%(34,078)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(21,393)
Black3.3%(1,365)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(9,281)
Asian14.9%(6,193)
Other8%(3,346)
Diversity Score82%(34,078)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
26.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California?
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California has about 41,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California earns about $117,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,658,514, and the typical rent is about $2,479 a month.
How educated are people in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California?
About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California?
About 7.6% of people in Mar Vista, 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