NEIGHBORHOOD
Valley Glen
California · Los Angeles · 50,814 residents · 4.275 sq mi
The short version
Valley Glen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $950,828. Despite a median home value of $950,828, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Valley Glen; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
50,814
Population density
11,886 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,095
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,178
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Retail trade6.3%
Other services5%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$950,828
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,899
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.2%
65.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(22,747)
Black3.1%(1,582)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(21,178)
Asian5.6%(2,839)
Other4.9%(2,468)
Diversity Score77.4%(39,346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(22,747)
Black3.1%(1,582)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(21,178)
Asian5.6%(2,839)
Other4.9%(2,468)
Diversity Score77.4%(39,346)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
43.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California?
Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California has about 50,814 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California earns about $71,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $950,828, and the typical rent is about $1,899 a month.
How educated are people in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California?
About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California?
About 17.2% of people in Valley Glen, 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