NEIGHBORHOOD
Tarzana
California · Los Angeles · 36,991 residents · 9.27 sq mi
The short version
Tarzana is a neighborhood of 36,991 people in Los Angeles. Median home value sits at $1,186,285. Households here earn about 67% more than in Los Angeles as a whole. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The foreign-born share is 32%. Households take in $136,582 a year at the median, 66% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Tarzana; 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 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,991
Population density
3,990 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.27 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,582
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,895
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
Information8.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
Public administration6.5%
Retail trade5.3%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
Education & health services0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,186,285
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,494
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.57 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
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-Hispanic58.1%(21,488)
Black4.1%(1,535)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(7,081)
Asian11%(4,066)
Other7.6%(2,821)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(21,488)
Black4.1%(1,535)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(7,081)
Asian11%(4,066)
Other7.6%(2,821)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
31.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California?
Tarzana, Los Angeles, California has about 36,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California earns about $136,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tarzana, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,186,285, and the typical rent is about $2,494 a month.
How educated are people in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California?
About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California?
About 9.4% of people in Tarzana, 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