Population 51,145 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sherman Oaks
Household size in Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Sherman Oaks are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.07 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 25 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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Sherman Oaks skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sherman Oaks: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Sherman Oaks has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 Sherman Oaks
Renters in Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Sherman Oaks: 58.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 22.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 have a higher share of renters.
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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Sherman Oaks: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area.
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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Sherman Oaks 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. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,527 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,585 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,104 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,488 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$961 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sherman Oaks costs $2,488 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $961 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 Sherman Oaks
Bachelor's degrees in Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sherman Oaks is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 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 Sherman Oaks: 97.0% 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 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Sherman Oaks has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 Sherman Oaks
| Period | Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Sherman Oaks: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.7 points, 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).
Sherman Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
| Van Nuys | 2.77 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 66.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $2,000 | 31.4% | 77.6% | 8.5% |
| Studio City | 2.18 | 42.2 | 5.2% | 53.7% | 5.8% | 1969 | $2,737 | 65.3% | 98.2% | 8.9% |
| Valley Village | 2.23 | 39.1 | 7.8% | 70.6% | 8.0% | 1969 | $2,125 | 52.7% | 93.9% | 9.0% |
| Encino | 2.48 | 44.8 | 7.1% | 43.5% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,560 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 7.0% |
| North Hollywood | 2.80 | 37.7 | 11.9% | 70.3% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,933 | 31.2% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
| Beverly Hills | 2.29 | 48.7 | 5.4% | 51.5% | 13.4% | 1959 | $3,024 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
| Tarzana | 2.64 | 43.4 | 6.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1970 | $2,636 | 57.8% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| West Hollywood | 1.57 | 42.0 | 2.8% | 76.0% | 13.0% | 1966 | $2,260 | 65.8% | 95.7% | 9.1% |
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 Sherman Oaks. 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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