NEIGHBORHOOD
Winnetka
California · Los Angeles · 44,963 residents · 3.83 sq mi
The short version
Winnetka is a neighborhood of 44,963 people in Los Angeles. 44% of locals were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $781,718. Density works out to 11,734 people per square mile. Owners hold 55% of the housing stock. Renters pay $2,142 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Winnetka; 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 38.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
44,963
Population density
11,734 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.83 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,176
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,750
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
Retail trade9.3%
Information9.3%
Other services5.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$781,718
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,142
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.21 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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-Hispanic23.9%(10,752)
Black3.6%(1,600)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(21,329)
Asian19.8%(8,892)
Other5.3%(2,390)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(10,752)
Black3.6%(1,600)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(21,329)
Asian19.8%(8,892)
Other5.3%(2,390)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
44.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California?
Winnetka, Los Angeles, California has about 44,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California earns about $91,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Winnetka, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Winnetka, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $781,718, and the typical rent is about $2,142 a month.
How educated are people in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California?
About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California?
About 16.9% of people in Winnetka, 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