NEIGHBORHOOD
University Park
California · Los Angeles · 24,391 residents · 1.24 sq mi
The short version
University Park is a neighborhood of 24,391 people in Los Angeles. This skews young, with a median age of 24.7. The poverty rate is 51.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 5% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $904,509. Households here earn about 58% less than in Los Angeles as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up University Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
24,391
Population density
19,702 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.24 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,705
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,561
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Retail trade2.7%
Other services2.6%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$904,509
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,699
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.1%
94.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
62.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
26.1
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-Hispanic25.5%(6,210)
Black6.3%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(8,749)
Asian27.8%(6,778)
Other4.6%(1,126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(6,210)
Black6.3%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(8,749)
Asian27.8%(6,778)
Other4.6%(1,126)
Diversity Score
90
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
81.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
33.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$33,631−3%
Home value$716,200−21%
Population24,213−1%
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UNIVERSITY PARK VS
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Income$32,486−6%
Home value$581,893−36%
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Income$36,917+6%
Home value$691,586−24%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in University Park, Los Angeles, California?
University Park, Los Angeles, California has about 24,391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in University Park, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in University Park, Los Angeles, California earns about $34,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is University Park, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In University Park, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $904,509, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.
How educated are people in University Park, Los Angeles, California?
About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in University Park, Los Angeles, California?
About 51.2% of people in University Park, 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