Population 37,849 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Venice
Household size in Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.94 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.90 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Venice is a place of small households, averaging 1.90 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 1.94 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five 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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Venice is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Venice: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Venice
Renters in Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Venice rent: 66.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (32.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.6% of the housing in Venice, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Venice is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,593 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,723 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,307 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,950 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,357 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Venice costs $2,950 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,357 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
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 Venice
Bachelor's degrees in Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.8% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Venice is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 53 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Venice: 95.5% 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 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Venice has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Venice
| Period | Venice | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Venice runs well above the national rate: 9.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Venice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 1.90 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 66.9% | 16.6% | 1965 | $2,950 | 70.8% | 95.5% | 9.8% |
| Marina Del Rey | 1.78 | 42.1 | 3.8% | 71.6% | 21.1% | 1990 | $3,418 | 73.1% | 98.4% | 5.6% |
| Playa Del Rey | 2.01 | 43.4 | 2.4% | 54.9% | 7.7% | 1971 | $2,862 | 73.5% | 99.1% | 6.7% |
| Santa Monica | 1.94 | 43.2 | 6.5% | 72.2% | 11.5% | 1968 | $2,468 | 70.9% | 94.9% | 6.6% |
| Culver City | 2.43 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 51.9% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,600 | 58.1% | 89.3% | 6.5% |
| Ladera Heights | 2.61 | 42.6 | 16.2% | 35.9% | 7.6% | 1962 | $2,950 | 57.3% | 95.2% | 5.7% |
| El Segundo | 2.27 | 40.1 | 8.0% | 57.5% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,535 | 62.7% | 97.7% | 6.6% |
| Pacific Palisades | 2.51 | 50.4 | 5.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% | 1964 | $3,142 | 78.4% | 98.4% | 4.9% |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 2.50 | 50.0 | 13.4% | 29.9% | 8.7% | 1947 | $2,429 | 61.5% | 97.1% | 7.6% |
| Lennox | 3.67 | 35.7 | 15.5% | 74.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,491 | 10.2% | 56.6% | 6.5% |
| Inglewood | 2.82 | 38.9 | 16.6% | 64.0% | 7.1% | 1960 | $1,851 | 25.1% | 78.3% | 8.0% |
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 Venice. 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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