Population 56,744 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westwood
Household size in Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Westwood 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. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.31, in line with the national trend.
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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Westwood is young: half of its residents are under 32.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Only three of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Westwood: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods 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 Westwood
Renters in Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.8% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Westwood: 66.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (45.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is up 4.7 points from 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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Westwood, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.5 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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Westwood leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast 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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,526 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,685 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,218 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,619 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,093 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westwood costs $2,619 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,093 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are 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 Westwood
Bachelor's degrees in Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.9% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Westwood is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods, only three 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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Westwood: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only two of Los Angeles' 51 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Westwood
| Period | Westwood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westwood runs well above the national rate: 12.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, 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).
Westwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 2.23 | 32.7 | 3.4% | 66.5% | 14.4% | 1972 | $2,619 | 74.3% | 97.7% | 12.7% |
| Sawtelle | 1.92 | 35.3 | 4.7% | 79.3% | 10.1% | 1975 | $2,594 | 71.5% | 95.1% | 6.8% |
| Century City | 1.94 | 51.1 | 4.2% | 42.4% | 11.9% | 1973 | $3,078 | 78.5% | 98.3% | 5.2% |
| Brentwood | 2.48 | 45.8 | 5.2% | 31.2% | 10.4% | 1962 | $3,151 | 79.3% | 97.9% | 6.0% |
| West Los Angeles | 2.44 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 51.3% | 11.4% | 1961 | $2,777 | 74.2% | 96.7% | 6.7% |
| Bel Air | 2.53 | 45.2 | 9.3% | 20.3% | 11.9% | 1966 | $2,876 | 77.1% | 96.2% | 6.9% |
| Palms | 1.99 | 34.7 | 5.0% | 86.1% | 9.1% | 1974 | $2,347 | 68.7% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| Mar Vista | 2.26 | 40.4 | 6.9% | 59.1% | 6.5% | 1964 | $2,506 | 64.1% | 93.5% | 6.7% |
| Clarkdale | 2.92 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 63.4% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,340 | 44.0% | 76.3% | 4.5% |
| Pico-Robertson | 2.30 | 37.6 | 5.7% | 73.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $2,294 | 57.7% | 90.6% | 9.0% |
| Mid City West | 1.91 | 39.0 | 3.3% | 76.3% | 11.0% | 1958 | $2,739 | 69.1% | 96.3% | 8.1% |
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 Westwood. 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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