Population 6,583 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.65 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.73 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.62 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.03 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Verdugo Woodlands average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has crept up from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 41.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 41.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 42.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 42.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, Verdugo Woodlands is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, in line with the national trend. Only two of Glendale's 19 neighborhoods are older.
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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 7.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Verdugo Woodlands (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Verdugo Woodlands has the highest share of single-parent households of any Glendale neighborhood.
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 Verdugo Woodlands
Renters in Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 63.8% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 66.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 69.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.5% | 68.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Verdugo Woodlands: 54.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Glendale overall (68.0%). Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 15.3 points since 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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Verdugo Woodlands than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Glendale's 19 neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1961 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1963 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1968 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Verdugo Woodlands is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, 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 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,529 | $1,316 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,575 | $1,383 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,239 | $1,713 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,314 | $2,352 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$785 | +$1,036 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Verdugo Woodlands runs $2,314 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $785 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.5% 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 Verdugo Woodlands
Bachelor's degrees in Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 38.1% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.6% | 37.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.1% | 39.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.3% | 46.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Verdugo Woodlands is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.3%) 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 12.6 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Glendale neighborhood has 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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 84.4% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 83.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 86.8% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 89.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Verdugo Woodlands have finished high school (91.6%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Verdugo Woodlands
| Period | Verdugo Woodlands | Glendale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Verdugo Woodlands runs well above the national rate: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Glendale neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Verdugo Woodlands compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdugo Woodlands | 2.66 | 47.0 | 20.0% | 54.5% | 5.9% | 1963 | $2,314 | 61.3% | 91.6% | 13.8% |
| Sparr Heights | 2.71 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 36.7% | 7.8% | 1955 | $2,809 | 58.2% | 97.4% | 10.2% |
| Chevy Chase | 2.84 | 50.2 | 4.0% | 12.3% | 7.8% | 1974 | $3,389 | 66.4% | 95.9% | 6.3% |
| Woodbury-Glendale | 2.55 | 45.3 | 8.7% | 51.1% | 9.1% | 1954 | $2,397 | 47.3% | 92.5% | 4.0% |
| Rossmoyne | 2.62 | 44.3 | 8.1% | 60.7% | 6.9% | 1960 | $2,398 | 50.8% | 94.8% | 6.7% |
| Verdugo Viejo | 2.43 | 44.1 | 6.3% | 68.8% | 6.6% | 1973 | $2,335 | 49.9% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| Citrus Grove | 2.61 | 40.5 | 4.3% | 83.5% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,103 | 37.1% | 84.5% | 9.8% |
| City Center | 2.21 | 41.4 | 6.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,256 | 47.0% | 88.1% | 9.6% |
| Montrose Verdugo City | 2.58 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 58.7% | 8.5% | 1972 | $2,333 | 53.5% | 95.8% | 6.0% |
| Fremont Park | 2.43 | 39.9 | 5.1% | 66.7% | 11.6% | 1975 | $2,195 | 46.4% | 94.2% | 9.6% |
| Glenwood | 2.91 | 44.9 | 6.7% | 51.5% | 6.3% | 1953 | $2,420 | 50.0% | 95.0% | 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 Verdugo Woodlands. 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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