Population 27,092 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pacific Palisades
Household size in Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Pacific Palisades run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest. Pacific Palisades has smaller households than at least four in five California cities.
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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Pacific Palisades skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.8, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 are older.
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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pacific Palisades: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Pacific Palisades has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
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 Pacific Palisades
Renters in Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in Pacific Palisades rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (35.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Pacific Palisades: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 4.1 points from 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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Pacific Palisades is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. 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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,931 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,946 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,602 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,142 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,211 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pacific Palisades pays $3,142 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,211 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 Pacific Palisades
Bachelor's degrees in Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Pacific Palisades: 78.4% 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 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 21 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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Pacific Palisades: 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 has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 24 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people 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 Pacific Palisades
| Period | Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Pacific Palisades is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Pacific Palisades 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Palisades | 2.51 | 50.4 | 5.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% | 1964 | $3,142 | 78.4% | 98.4% | 4.9% |
| Santa Monica | 1.94 | 43.2 | 6.5% | 72.2% | 11.5% | 1968 | $2,468 | 70.9% | 94.9% | 6.6% |
| Topanga | 2.88 | 46.9 | 2.5% | 17.7% | 13.1% | 1978 | $3,133 | 61.5% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| Venice | 1.90 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 66.9% | 16.6% | 1965 | $2,950 | 70.8% | 95.5% | 9.8% |
| Marina Del Rey | 1.78 | 42.1 | 3.8% | 71.6% | 21.1% | 1990 | $3,418 | 73.1% | 98.4% | 5.6% |
| Beverly Hills | 2.29 | 48.7 | 5.4% | 51.5% | 13.4% | 1959 | $3,024 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| Tarzana | 2.64 | 43.4 | 6.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1970 | $2,636 | 57.8% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| Encino | 2.48 | 44.8 | 7.1% | 43.5% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,560 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 7.0% |
| Culver City | 2.43 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 51.9% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,600 | 58.1% | 89.3% | 6.5% |
| Playa Del Rey | 2.01 | 43.4 | 2.4% | 54.9% | 7.7% | 1971 | $2,862 | 73.5% | 99.1% | 6.7% |
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
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 Pacific Palisades. 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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