NEIGHBORHOOD
Van Nuys
California · Los Angeles · 103,791 residents · 8.26 sq mi
The short version
Van Nuys is home to 103,791 people in Los Angeles. Owners hold 24% of the housing stock. 46% of people here were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $724,257. There are 12,565 people per square mile. About 24% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 26 census tracts that make up Van Nuys; 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 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
103,791
Population density
12,565 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.26 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,161
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,322
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
Information10.8%
Retail trade6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$724,257
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,789
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.6%
76.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.86 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.9
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-Hispanic20.6%(21,394)
Black4.8%(4,963)
Hispanic / Latino64.1%(66,542)
Asian7.5%(7,789)
Other3%(3,103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(21,394)
Black4.8%(4,963)
Hispanic / Latino64.1%(66,542)
Asian7.5%(7,789)
Other3%(3,103)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
46.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California?
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California has about 103,791 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California earns about $66,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $724,257, and the typical rent is about $1,789 a month.
How educated are people in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California?
About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California?
About 19.6% of people in Van Nuys, 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