Population 163,800 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Van Nuys
Household size in Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Van Nuys average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Household size has dropped from 3.02 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Van Nuys is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.5, 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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Van Nuys (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Van Nuys
Renters in Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Van Nuys: 66.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 33.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Van Nuys are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Van Nuys 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. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area. The median year built has moved up from 1966 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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,114 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,186 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,477 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,000 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$887 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Van Nuys pays $2,000 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rents are up $887 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.6% of the typical renter's income, 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 Van Nuys
Bachelor's degrees in Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Van Nuys than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.5% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.6% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Van Nuys never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Van Nuys
| Period | Van Nuys | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Van Nuys runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Van Nuys 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).
Van Nuys 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys | 2.77 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 66.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $2,000 | 31.4% | 77.6% | 8.5% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
| 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% |
| Reseda | 3.13 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 1967 | $2,091 | 28.6% | 76.8% | 6.6% |
| 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% |
| Mission Hills | 3.28 | 42.9 | 9.4% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1961 | $2,533 | 24.2% | 78.6% | 4.8% |
| Pacoima | 4.26 | 36.2 | 18.1% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 1963 | $2,034 | 10.6% | 57.9% | 7.4% |
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 Van Nuys. 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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