Population 11,079 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leimert Park
Household size in Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Leimert Park is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.33, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Leimert Park is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Leimert Park (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Leimert Park
Renters in Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Leimert Park rent: 59.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly one in five owners (18.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Leimert Park: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Leimert Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Few Los Angeles neighborhoods have older homes: only two of 51.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,031 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,419 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,814 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$782 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Leimert Park costs $1,814 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rent has climbed $782 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.7% 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 Leimert Park
Bachelor's degrees in Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Leimert Park as nationally: 33.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Los Angeles area (37.6%). The share with a degree is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Leimert Park have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (82.1%). The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Leimert Park
| Period | Leimert Park | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Leimert Park: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Leimert Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leimert Park | 2.19 | 42.9 | 11.9% | 59.3% | 7.2% | 1946 | $1,814 | 33.9% | 90.7% | 9.3% |
| Jefferson Park | 2.81 | 38.5 | 13.7% | 65.2% | 8.1% | 1946 | $1,551 | 26.6% | 75.2% | 8.9% |
| Crenshaw | 2.38 | 42.5 | 12.3% | 67.1% | 10.0% | 1958 | $1,992 | 36.9% | 87.1% | 7.5% |
| Hyde Park | 2.66 | 40.7 | 15.5% | 53.5% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,746 | 23.2% | 82.6% | 10.3% |
| West Adams | 2.53 | 36.3 | 15.2% | 67.7% | 12.0% | 1962 | $2,081 | 40.9% | 81.9% | 13.4% |
| Windsor Hills | 2.12 | 53.5 | 11.0% | 35.3% | 10.0% | 1946 | $1,937 | 63.1% | 95.4% | 7.5% |
| Mid City | 2.73 | 38.5 | 13.9% | 75.8% | 9.9% | 1950 | $1,762 | 29.5% | 72.5% | 7.9% |
| South Los Angeles | 3.35 | 34.2 | 22.3% | 67.8% | 7.5% | 1953 | $1,593 | 19.2% | 66.5% | 10.6% |
| Morningside Park | 2.50 | 43.7 | 13.7% | 46.0% | 8.5% | 1961 | $1,945 | 36.4% | 85.4% | 9.1% |
| Pico-Robertson | 2.30 | 37.6 | 5.7% | 73.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $2,294 | 57.7% | 90.6% | 9.0% |
| Jefferson | 1.89 | 46.9 | 4.0% | 30.3% | 3.1% | 1974 | $2,808 | 73.5% | 97.5% | 11.0% |
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 Leimert Park. 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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