NEIGHBORHOOD
Sylmar
California · Los Angeles · 80,549 residents · 12.3 sq mi
The short version
Sylmar is a neighborhood of 80,549 people in Los Angeles. The foreign-born share is 35%. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. The typical home is worth $674,644. There are 6,536 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,125 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Sylmar; 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 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
80,549
Population density
6,536 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
12.3 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,866
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,291
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
Information11.2%
Retail trade11.1%
Other services5.9%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$674,644
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,125
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.66 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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-Hispanic10.6%(8,514)
Black2.9%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(61,592)
Asian7.7%(6,198)
Other2.4%(1,903)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(8,514)
Black2.9%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(61,592)
Asian7.7%(6,198)
Other2.4%(1,903)
Diversity Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
35.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California?
Sylmar, Los Angeles, California has about 80,549 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California earns about $100,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sylmar, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $674,644, and the typical rent is about $2,125 a month.
How educated are people in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California?
About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California?
About 12.5% of people in Sylmar, 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