Population 45,748 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rancho Palos Verdes
Household size in Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Rancho Palos Verdes average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (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 edged down from 2.73, in line with the national trend.
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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.8 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.8, Rancho Palos Verdes is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.6, mirroring the country. Only 50 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Rancho Palos Verdes, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
Renters in Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rancho Palos Verdes is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east.
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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in Rancho Palos Verdes as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.9 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Rancho Palos Verdes is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the north 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,742 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,815 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,003 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,404 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,662 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rancho Palos Verdes pays $3,404 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,662 a month since 2006–10, up 95%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have higher rents.
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 Rancho Palos Verdes
Bachelor's degrees in Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Rancho Palos Verdes: 71.4% 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 has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Rancho Palos Verdes: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
| Period | Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Rancho Palos Verdes is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Rancho Palos Verdes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 2.62 | 52.7 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 10.5% | 1965 | $3,174 | 79.9% | 97.7% | 4.2% |
| Lomita | 2.75 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 53.3% | 8.7% | 1966 | $1,986 | 36.6% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| Harbor City | 2.93 | 38.5 | 14.8% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,790 | 31.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| San Pedro | 2.63 | 41.9 | 12.9% | 58.0% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,957 | 32.0% | 84.4% | 6.4% |
| Torrance | 2.71 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1964 | $2,478 | 50.1% | 93.0% | 6.2% |
| Wilmington | 3.49 | 36.1 | 18.9% | 56.5% | 4.3% | 1965 | $1,723 | 13.4% | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| West Carson | 2.63 | 45.4 | 8.0% | 29.7% | 5.5% | 1973 | $2,064 | 37.6% | 86.4% | 5.5% |
| Redondo Beach | 2.53 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 46.2% | 9.1% | 1971 | $2,716 | 66.4% | 96.3% | 5.5% |
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 Rancho Palos Verdes. 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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