Population 165,366 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Hollywood
Household size in North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Hollywood average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in the wider Los Angeles area, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.08, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Hollywood is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in North Hollywood as they are nationally: 11.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 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 North Hollywood
Renters in North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.3% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Hollywood: 70.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 31.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Hollywood: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, 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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Hollywood is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,118 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,228 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,476 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,933 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$814 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in North Hollywood runs $1,933 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rent has climbed $814 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.4% 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 North Hollywood
Bachelor's degrees in North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in North Hollywood than nationally: 31.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.9% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in North Hollywood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Hollywood
| Period | North Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Hollywood: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
North Hollywood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hollywood | 2.80 | 37.7 | 11.9% | 70.3% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,933 | 31.2% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| Valley Village | 2.23 | 39.1 | 7.8% | 70.6% | 8.0% | 1969 | $2,125 | 52.7% | 93.9% | 9.0% |
| Sun Valley | 3.63 | 37.7 | 12.6% | 41.1% | 7.3% | 1963 | $2,259 | 22.9% | 70.1% | 8.2% |
| Studio City | 2.18 | 42.2 | 5.2% | 53.7% | 5.8% | 1969 | $2,737 | 65.3% | 98.2% | 8.9% |
| Burbank | 2.46 | 41.4 | 8.3% | 56.8% | 8.2% | 1961 | $2,378 | 47.4% | 92.6% | 7.6% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
| Van Nuys | 2.77 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 66.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $2,000 | 31.4% | 77.6% | 8.5% |
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
| Pacoima | 4.26 | 36.2 | 18.1% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 1963 | $2,034 | 10.6% | 57.9% | 7.4% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
| Sunland | 2.68 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 33.9% | 9.5% | 1960 | $2,028 | 31.0% | 87.5% | 6.7% |
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 North Hollywood. 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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