Population 11,352 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palos Verdes Estates
Household size in Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Palos Verdes Estates sits close to the national average of 2.65. 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 2.78, 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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.7 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.7, Palos Verdes Estates is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 48.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Palos Verdes Estates: 2.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only three 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 Palos Verdes Estates
Renters in Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Palos Verdes Estates is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Palos Verdes Estates is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Vacancy is up 3.1 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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Palos Verdes Estates is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Palos Verdes Estates has older homes than the great majority of California cities.
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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,950 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,996 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,911 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,174 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,224 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Palos Verdes Estates runs $3,174 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,224 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 43.8% 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 north; the highest are in the east.
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 Palos Verdes Estates
Bachelor's degrees in Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 79.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Palos Verdes Estates: 79.9% 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 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 15 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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Palos Verdes Estates: 97.7% 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 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 51 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 Palos Verdes Estates
| Period | Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Palos Verdes Estates runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Palos Verdes Estates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Estates | 2.62 | 52.7 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 10.5% | 1965 | $3,174 | 79.9% | 97.7% | 4.2% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 2.69 | 49.8 | 4.5% | 19.5% | 9.6% | 1967 | $3,404 | 71.4% | 98.2% | 5.9% |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 2.83 | 51.4 | 3.6% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 1974 | $2,853 | 68.4% | 96.5% | 5.4% |
| Rolling Hills | 2.69 | 52.8 | 3.5% | 14.6% | 8.5% | 1963 | $3,458 | 74.5% | 97.8% | 7.2% |
| Lomita | 2.75 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 53.3% | 8.7% | 1966 | $1,986 | 36.6% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| Redondo Beach | 2.53 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 46.2% | 9.1% | 1971 | $2,716 | 66.4% | 96.3% | 5.5% |
| Torrance | 2.71 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1964 | $2,478 | 50.1% | 93.0% | 6.2% |
| Hermosa Beach | 2.18 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 49.3% | 14.1% | 1966 | $2,948 | 74.8% | 98.3% | 5.4% |
| Harbor City | 2.93 | 38.5 | 14.8% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,790 | 31.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| West Carson | 2.63 | 45.4 | 8.0% | 29.7% | 5.5% | 1973 | $2,064 | 37.6% | 86.4% | 5.5% |
| San Pedro | 2.63 | 41.9 | 12.9% | 58.0% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,957 | 32.0% | 84.4% | 6.4% |
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 Palos Verdes Estates. 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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