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Sawtelle

California · Los Angeles · 34,563 residents · 1.883 sq mi
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Sawtelle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,029,506. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Sawtelle; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,563
Population density
18,355 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,489
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,112
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,029,506
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,432
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.7%
81.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(16,122)
Black4.6%(1,584)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(7,140)
Asian21%(7,248)
Other7.1%(2,469)
Diversity Score86.1%(29,749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(16,122)
Black4.6%(1,584)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(7,140)
Asian21%(7,248)
Other7.1%(2,469)
Diversity Score86.1%(29,749)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Foreign born
32.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California?

Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California has about 34,563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California earns about $105,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,029,506, and the typical rent is about $2,432 a month.

How educated are people in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California?

About 69.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California?

About 12.4% of people in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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