Population 33,558 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Studio City
Household size in Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.01 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Studio City 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 2.01 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 26 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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Studio City skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 41.5 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast 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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Studio City: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 52 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 Studio City
Renters in Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Studio City rent: 53.7% 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, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Studio City: 5.8% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Studio City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,542 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,700 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,115 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,737 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,195 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Studio City runs $2,737 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,195 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Studio City
Bachelor's degrees in Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.3% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Studio City: 65.3% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Studio City: 98.2% 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 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 Studio City
| Period | Studio City | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Studio City runs well above the national rate: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Studio City has higher unemployment than the great majority of California cities. 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).
Studio City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
| North Hollywood | 2.80 | 37.7 | 11.9% | 70.3% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,933 | 31.2% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| West Hollywood | 1.57 | 42.0 | 2.8% | 76.0% | 13.0% | 1966 | $2,260 | 65.8% | 95.7% | 9.1% |
| Beverly Hills | 2.29 | 48.7 | 5.4% | 51.5% | 13.4% | 1959 | $3,024 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| Burbank | 2.46 | 41.4 | 8.3% | 56.8% | 8.2% | 1961 | $2,378 | 47.4% | 92.6% | 7.6% |
| Van Nuys | 2.77 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 66.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $2,000 | 31.4% | 77.6% | 8.5% |
| Sun Valley | 3.63 | 37.7 | 12.6% | 41.1% | 7.3% | 1963 | $2,259 | 22.9% | 70.1% | 8.2% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
| Encino | 2.48 | 44.8 | 7.1% | 43.5% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,560 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 7.0% |
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 Studio City. 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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