Population 11,139 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Playa Del Rey
Household size in Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.90 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.94 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.99 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Playa Del Rey is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 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 climbed from 1.90, even as the national average fell. Only 11 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people 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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Playa Del Rey is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the 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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Playa Del Rey: 2.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only four 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 Playa Del Rey
Renters in Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Playa Del Rey rent: 54.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 27.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Playa Del Rey than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy has risen 1.9 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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Playa Del Rey is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area.
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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,701 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,783 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,300 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,862 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,161 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Playa Del Rey pays $2,862 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,161 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Playa Del Rey
Bachelor's degrees in Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Playa Del Rey: 73.5% 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 7.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 37 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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Playa Del Rey: 99.1% 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 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six 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 Playa Del Rey
| Period | Playa Del Rey | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Playa Del Rey: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Playa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Del Rey | 2.01 | 43.4 | 2.4% | 54.9% | 7.7% | 1971 | $2,862 | 73.5% | 99.1% | 6.7% |
| 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% |
| El Segundo | 2.27 | 40.1 | 8.0% | 57.5% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,535 | 62.7% | 97.7% | 6.6% |
| Culver City | 2.43 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 51.9% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,600 | 58.1% | 89.3% | 6.5% |
| Ladera Heights | 2.61 | 42.6 | 16.2% | 35.9% | 7.6% | 1962 | $2,950 | 57.3% | 95.2% | 5.7% |
| Lennox | 3.67 | 35.7 | 15.5% | 74.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,491 | 10.2% | 56.6% | 6.5% |
| Del Aire | 3.15 | 38.4 | 11.2% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 1963 | $2,305 | 39.8% | 85.0% | 3.5% |
| Santa Monica | 1.94 | 43.2 | 6.5% | 72.2% | 11.5% | 1968 | $2,468 | 70.9% | 94.9% | 6.6% |
| Manhattan Beach | 2.59 | 44.3 | 6.2% | 34.7% | 12.0% | 1973 | $3,146 | 78.3% | 98.3% | 4.5% |
| Inglewood | 2.82 | 38.9 | 16.6% | 64.0% | 7.1% | 1960 | $1,851 | 25.1% | 78.3% | 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 Playa 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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