Population 41,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Hollywood
Household size in West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.57 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.66 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.62 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.57 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West Hollywood are small: just 1.57 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. Only one other California city with 5,000+ people has 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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Hollywood is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the southwest.
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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in West Hollywood, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only 11 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 West Hollywood
Renters in West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.1% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in West Hollywood rent: 76.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 36.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.1 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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in West Hollywood: 13.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 4.4 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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Hollywood is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,325 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,481 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,884 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,260 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$936 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Hollywood pays $2,260 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $936 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
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 West Hollywood
Bachelor's degrees in West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Hollywood is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Hollywood: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood
| Period | West Hollywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in West Hollywood: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. West Hollywood 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).
West Hollywood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Studio City | 2.18 | 42.2 | 5.2% | 53.7% | 5.8% | 1969 | $2,737 | 65.3% | 98.2% | 8.9% |
| Los Angeles area | 3.01 | 39.5 | 12.3% | 51.6% | 6.7% | 1969 | $2,279 | 37.6% | 82.1% | 6.7% |
| Valley Village | 2.23 | 39.1 | 7.8% | 70.6% | 8.0% | 1969 | $2,125 | 52.7% | 93.9% | 9.0% |
| Sherman Oaks | 2.18 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 58.7% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,488 | 66.4% | 97.0% | 9.7% |
| Culver City | 2.43 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 51.9% | 9.2% | 1963 | $2,600 | 58.1% | 89.3% | 6.5% |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 2.50 | 50.0 | 13.4% | 29.9% | 8.7% | 1947 | $2,429 | 61.5% | 97.1% | 7.6% |
| Burbank | 2.46 | 41.4 | 8.3% | 56.8% | 8.2% | 1961 | $2,378 | 47.4% | 92.6% | 7.6% |
| North Hollywood | 2.80 | 37.7 | 11.9% | 70.3% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,933 | 31.2% | 79.1% | 8.6% |
| Ladera Heights | 2.61 | 42.6 | 16.2% | 35.9% | 7.6% | 1962 | $2,950 | 57.3% | 95.2% | 5.7% |
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 West Hollywood. 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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