Population 780 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Top-of-the-World
Household size in Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Top-of-the-World is a place of big households: 2.98 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.30, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Top-of-the-World is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Top-of-the-World, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Top-of-the-World
Renters in Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Top-of-the-World is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Top-of-the-World: just 1.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | ±0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Top-of-the-World is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $2,001 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,167 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,950 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$949 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Top-of-the-World costs $2,950 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Top-of-the-World
Bachelor's degrees in Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Top-of-the-World is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 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 | +1.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Top-of-the-World: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Top-of-the-World
| Period | Top-of-the-World | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Top-of-the-World has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Top-of-the-World 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top-of-the-World | 2.98 | 43.2 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 1.2% | 1997 | $2,950 | 75.6% | 98.2% | 2.1% |
| Aliso Viejo | 2.61 | 40.4 | 7.1% | 43.2% | 5.5% | 1996 | $2,839 | 57.8% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Laguna Woods | 1.51 | 74.1 | 2.7% | 27.9% | 13.9% | 1971 | $2,385 | 51.8% | 95.9% | 5.8% |
| Laguna Hills | 2.74 | 42.6 | 9.8% | 34.6% | 8.4% | 1984 | $2,806 | 54.0% | 94.0% | 5.9% |
| Laguna Beach | 2.15 | 53.4 | 4.5% | 33.0% | 19.7% | 1965 | $3,134 | 69.7% | 97.3% | 4.9% |
| Laguna Niguel | 2.59 | 47.5 | 9.1% | 30.8% | 7.8% | 1986 | $3,103 | 60.3% | 96.5% | 7.4% |
| Lake Forest | 2.88 | 41.1 | 6.5% | 31.5% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,880 | 46.9% | 93.0% | 4.8% |
| Mission Viejo | 2.82 | 46.4 | 5.6% | 21.9% | 5.4% | 1981 | $3,066 | 52.3% | 94.0% | 5.2% |
| Newport Coast | 2.91 | 47.7 | 6.1% | 32.0% | 15.3% | 1999 | $3,486 | 75.9% | 99.3% | 3.5% |
| Ladera Ranch | 3.19 | 36.3 | 12.4% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 2006 | $3,278 | 67.8% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| Irvine | 2.84 | 35.3 | 9.0% | 56.1% | 9.6% | 2001 | $2,979 | 71.6% | 96.9% | 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 Top-of-the-World. 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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