Population 46,940 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valley Village
Household size in Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Valley Village are small: just 2.23 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 2.09 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Valley Village is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 38.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Valley Village, well below the national share of 11.6%. Valley Village has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 Valley Village
Renters in Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Valley Village rent: 70.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a quarter of owners (26.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Valley Village: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.3 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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Valley Village 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 picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,171 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,325 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,647 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,125 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$953 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Valley Village pays $2,125 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rent has climbed $953 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Valley Village
Bachelor's degrees in Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Valley Village is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, 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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Valley Village is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Valley Village
| Period | Valley Village | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Valley Village: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Valley Village has higher unemployment than the great majority of California cities. 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).
Valley Village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Village | 2.23 | 39.1 | 7.8% | 70.6% | 8.0% | 1969 | $2,125 | 52.7% | 93.9% | 9.0% |
| Studio City | 2.18 | 42.2 | 5.2% | 53.7% | 5.8% | 1969 | $2,737 | 65.3% | 98.2% | 8.9% |
| North Hollywood | 2.80 | 37.7 | 11.9% | 70.3% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,933 | 31.2% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
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 Valley Village. 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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