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West Los Angeles

California · Los Angeles · 13,422 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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West Los Angeles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,327,679. Households here earn about 48% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Los Angeles; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,422
Population density
14,264 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,173
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$90,534
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,327,679
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,053
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.5%
63.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(8,282)
Black4%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(982)
Asian19%(2,552)
Other7.9%(1,063)
Diversity Score71.2%(9,560)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(8,282)
Black4%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(982)
Asian19%(2,552)
Other7.9%(1,063)
Diversity Score71.2%(9,560)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
27.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$683,918−48%
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Frequently asked

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

West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California has about 13,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California earns about $121,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,327,679, and the typical rent is about $3,053 a month.

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

About 76.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.2% of people in West Los Angeles, 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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