Population 102,102 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northridge
Household size in Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Northridge holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area overall, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.90, as it has 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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Northridge are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east 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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Northridge (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Northridge
Renters in Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Northridge than nationally: 43.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (51.6%). Nearly a third of owners (32.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Northridge than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Northridge are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area overall, where the median home dates to 1969. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,489 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,662 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,146 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,733 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,244 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northridge costs $2,733 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,244 a month from 2006–10, an 84% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 Northridge
Bachelor's degrees in Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Northridge is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Northridge is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (82.1%). The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Northridge
| Period | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Northridge is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (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).
Northridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge | 2.85 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 43.2% | 7.0% | 1978 | $2,733 | 48.0% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Granada Hills | 2.98 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 26.8% | 5.1% | 1964 | $2,768 | 40.3% | 89.6% | 8.5% |
| Chatsworth | 2.78 | 44.7 | 7.7% | 31.9% | 4.4% | 1974 | $2,770 | 46.4% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| Reseda | 3.13 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 1967 | $2,091 | 28.6% | 76.8% | 6.6% |
| Winnetka | 3.12 | 40.0 | 10.1% | 43.3% | 6.3% | 1966 | $2,235 | 31.9% | 78.9% | 7.6% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
| Mission Hills | 3.28 | 42.9 | 9.4% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1961 | $2,533 | 24.2% | 78.6% | 4.8% |
| Canoga Park | 2.76 | 37.9 | 12.9% | 70.3% | 6.9% | 1977 | $2,342 | 35.0% | 82.3% | 7.4% |
| Tarzana | 2.64 | 43.4 | 6.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1970 | $2,636 | 57.8% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| Van Nuys | 2.77 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 66.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $2,000 | 31.4% | 77.6% | 8.5% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
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 Northridge. 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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