Population 12,612 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marina Del Rey
Household size in Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.75 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.76 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.83 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.78 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Marina Del Rey is a place of small households, averaging 1.78 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 crept up from 1.75, even as the national average fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller 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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Marina Del Rey is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 43.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Marina Del Rey: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Marina Del Rey
Renters in Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Marina Del Rey rent: 71.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About one in eight owners (12.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in Marina Del Rey, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Marina Del Rey has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest 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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,988 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,105 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,418 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,430 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marina Del Rey costs $3,418 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,430 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 12 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
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 Marina Del Rey
Bachelor's degrees in Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marina Del Rey: 73.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 39 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Marina Del Rey: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Marina Del Rey
| Period | Marina Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marina Del Rey is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). 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).
Marina Del Rey compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Del Rey | 1.78 | 42.1 | 3.8% | 71.6% | 21.1% | 1990 | $3,418 | 73.1% | 98.4% | 5.6% |
| Venice | 1.90 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 66.9% | 16.6% | 1965 | $2,950 | 70.8% | 95.5% | 9.8% |
| Playa Del Rey | 2.01 | 43.4 | 2.4% | 54.9% | 7.7% | 1971 | $2,862 | 73.5% | 99.1% | 6.7% |
| Culver City | 2.43 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 51.9% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,600 | 58.1% | 89.3% | 6.5% |
| Santa Monica | 1.94 | 43.2 | 6.5% | 72.2% | 11.5% | 1968 | $2,468 | 70.9% | 94.9% | 6.6% |
| Ladera Heights | 2.61 | 42.6 | 16.2% | 35.9% | 7.6% | 1962 | $2,950 | 57.3% | 95.2% | 5.7% |
| El Segundo | 2.27 | 40.1 | 8.0% | 57.5% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,535 | 62.7% | 97.7% | 6.6% |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 2.50 | 50.0 | 13.4% | 29.9% | 8.7% | 1947 | $2,429 | 61.5% | 97.1% | 7.6% |
| Lennox | 3.67 | 35.7 | 15.5% | 74.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,491 | 10.2% | 56.6% | 6.5% |
| Inglewood | 2.82 | 38.9 | 16.6% | 64.0% | 7.1% | 1960 | $1,851 | 25.1% | 78.3% | 8.0% |
| Del Aire | 3.15 | 38.4 | 11.2% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 1963 | $2,305 | 39.8% | 85.0% | 3.5% |
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 Marina Del Rey. 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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