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West Hills

California · Los Angeles · 40,784 residents · 7.849 sq mi
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The short version

West Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,301. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $970,056. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 82% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up West Hills; 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 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,784
Population density
5,196 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,301
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,213
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$970,056
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,435
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(22,051)
Black4.3%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(7,704)
Asian14.9%(6,085)
Other7.8%(3,171)
Diversity Score80.2%(32,718)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(22,051)
Black4.3%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(7,704)
Asian14.9%(6,085)
Other7.8%(3,171)
Diversity Score80.2%(32,718)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
26.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hills, Los Angeles, California?

West Hills, Los Angeles, California has about 40,784 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hills, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in West Hills, Los Angeles, California earns about $149,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hills, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In West Hills, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $970,056, and the typical rent is about $3,435 a month.

How educated are people in West Hills, Los Angeles, California?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Hills, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hills, Los Angeles, California?

About 8.7% of people in West Hills, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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