Population 38,248 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Playa Vista
Household size in Playa Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Playa Vista is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 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 dropped from 2.45, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
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 Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Playa Vista is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the southwest.
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 Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Playa Vista: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, 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 Playa Vista
Renters in Playa Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.3% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Playa Vista rent: 59.4% 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, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.1 points, 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 Playa Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Playa Vista is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.4 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 Playa Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Playa Vista leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,411 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,566 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,061 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,531 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,119 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Playa Vista pays $2,531 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,119 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest 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 Playa Vista
Bachelor's degrees in Playa Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Playa Vista: 56.5% 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 has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Playa Vista is close to the national rate: 88.3% 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 has risen 4.8 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 Playa Vista
| Period | Playa Vista | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Playa Vista runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. No other Los Angeles neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Vista compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Vista | 2.24 | 38.2 | 6.7% | 59.4% | 8.8% | 1972 | $2,531 | 56.5% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| Mar Vista | 2.26 | 40.4 | 6.9% | 59.1% | 6.5% | 1964 | $2,506 | 64.1% | 93.5% | 6.7% |
| Clarkdale | 2.92 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 63.4% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,340 | 44.0% | 76.3% | 4.5% |
| Fox Hills | 2.14 | 41.5 | 5.2% | 43.6% | 8.0% | 1966 | $2,849 | 63.1% | 97.5% | 7.3% |
| Jefferson | 1.89 | 46.9 | 4.0% | 30.3% | 3.1% | 1974 | $2,808 | 73.5% | 97.5% | 11.0% |
| Westchester | 2.32 | 38.7 | 6.6% | 54.9% | 13.1% | 1973 | $2,968 | 66.1% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| Playa del Ray | 2.02 | 42.4 | 3.2% | 55.6% | 8.6% | 1972 | $2,876 | 70.4% | 98.2% | 6.4% |
| Palms | 1.99 | 34.7 | 5.0% | 86.1% | 9.1% | 1974 | $2,347 | 68.7% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| West Los Angeles | 2.44 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 51.3% | 11.4% | 1961 | $2,777 | 74.2% | 96.7% | 6.7% |
| Windsor Hills | 2.12 | 53.5 | 11.0% | 35.3% | 10.0% | 1946 | $1,937 | 63.1% | 95.4% | 7.5% |
| Sawtelle | 1.92 | 35.3 | 4.7% | 79.3% | 10.1% | 1975 | $2,594 | 71.5% | 95.1% | 6.8% |
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 Vista. 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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