NEIGHBORHOOD
Westchester
California · Los Angeles · 36,548 residents · 11.6 sq mi
The short version
Westchester is a neighborhood of 36,548 people in Los Angeles. Median home value sits at $1,313,823. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 82% ahead of the Los Angeles median. Renters pay $3,055 a month at the median. The median household earns $148,807, about 81% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Westchester; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,548
Population density
3,160 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.6 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$148,807
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,505
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
Information7.2%
Other services7.1%
Retail trade5.6%
Public administration4.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,313,823
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,055
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.42 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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-Hispanic47.2%(17,238)
Black9.4%(3,436)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(7,441)
Asian15.4%(5,638)
Other7.6%(2,795)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(17,238)
Black9.4%(3,436)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(7,441)
Asian15.4%(5,638)
Other7.6%(2,795)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
17.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Westchester, Los Angeles, California?
Westchester, Los Angeles, California has about 36,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Westchester, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Westchester, Los Angeles, California earns about $148,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Westchester, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Westchester, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,313,823, and the typical rent is about $3,055 a month.
How educated are people in Westchester, Los Angeles, California?
About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westchester, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Westchester, Los Angeles, California?
About 10.8% of people in Westchester, 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