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Westwood

California · Los Angeles · 55,668 residents · 3.721 sq mi
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The short version

Westwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,386,835. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,386,835, the poverty rate sits 118% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Westwood; 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 32.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,668
Population density
14,960 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,681
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,410
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,386,835
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,820
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(27,418)
Black5%(2,756)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(7,586)
Asian25.6%(14,226)
Other6.6%(3,682)
Diversity Score83.3%(46,393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(27,418)
Black5%(2,756)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(7,586)
Asian25.6%(14,226)
Other6.6%(3,682)
Diversity Score83.3%(46,393)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
31.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
Female
56.6%
Foreign born
26.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Westwood, Los Angeles, California has about 55,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westwood, Los Angeles, California earns about $90,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Westwood, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,386,835, and the typical rent is about $2,820 a month.

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

About 74.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.1% of people in Westwood, 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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