NEIGHBORHOOD
West Los Angeles
California · Los Angeles · 13,422 residents · 0.94 sq mi
The short version
With 13,422 people, West Los Angeles is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. This is an unusually credentialed place: 76% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,327,679. 36% of homes are owner-occupied. Median rent is $3,053 a month. Households here earn about 48% more than in Los Angeles as a whole. 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
Land area
0.94 sq mi
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%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
Public administration6.9%
Information4.4%
Retail trade3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Persons per household
2.18 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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-Hispanic61.7%(8,282)
Black4%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(982)
Asian19%(2,552)
Other7.9%(1,063)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(8,282)
Black4%(543)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(982)
Asian19%(2,552)
Other7.9%(1,063)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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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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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024