Population 76,405 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Boyle Heights
Household size in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.95 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.97 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.93 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.55 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Boyle Heights are large by national standards, averaging 3.55 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.95 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.6 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, Boyle Heights is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Boyle Heights (22.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Boyle Heights
Renters in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Boyle Heights rent: 75.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (43.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Boyle Heights than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Boyle Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $881 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $989 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,134 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,514 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$633 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Boyle Heights costs $1,514 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rent has climbed $633 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Boyle Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Boyle Heights: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods, only four have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 54.3% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than four in ten adults in Boyle Heights never finished high school, well above the national share: only 54.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points, mirroring the country. Few Los Angeles neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only three of 51.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Boyle Heights
| Period | Boyle Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Boyle Heights runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Boyle Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Heights | 3.55 | 34.6 | 22.8% | 75.1% | 6.2% | 1949 | $1,514 | 13.1% | 54.3% | 8.7% |
| Central City East | 2.52 | 34.9 | 14.4% | 89.1% | 9.3% | 1985 | $1,687 | 29.4% | 69.9% | 9.5% |
| Wholesale District-Skid Row | 1.25 | 49.4 | 1.8% | 89.9% | 17.1% | 1958 | $1,247 | 29.6% | 78.7% | 19.5% |
| Chinatown | 1.88 | 41.2 | 4.9% | 98.7% | 3.8% | 1992 | $2,048 | 18.6% | 63.7% | 8.3% |
| Lincoln Heights | 2.71 | 33.8 | 19.2% | 66.7% | 3.2% | 1966 | $1,877 | 35.7% | 66.8% | 7.8% |
| Civic Center Little Tokyo | 1.88 | 37.8 | 7.3% | 91.8% | 10.6% | 2001 | $2,551 | 53.5% | 87.3% | 5.9% |
| Downtown Los Angeles | 1.38 | 38.5 | 4.4% | 92.3% | 16.0% | 1939 | $1,738 | 44.1% | 89.1% | 13.0% |
| Montecito Heights | 3.00 | 39.9 | 15.0% | 66.7% | 4.9% | 1953 | $1,560 | 22.5% | 64.7% | 8.5% |
| Fashion District | 1.58 | 34.4 | 2.4% | 91.2% | 10.3% | 1974 | $2,290 | 52.8% | 85.7% | 10.0% |
| New Downtown | 1.50 | 40.1 | 4.1% | 89.9% | 14.8% | 1992 | $2,198 | 58.0% | 86.1% | 6.8% |
| Nevin | 3.97 | 33.1 | 28.2% | 76.0% | 5.2% | 1965 | $1,511 | 7.0% | 44.4% | 11.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Boyle Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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