Population 963 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whitley Gardens
Household size in Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Whitley Gardens average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in California as a whole, where it has 3.01 people.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Whitley Gardens skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Whitley Gardens, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Whitley Gardens
Renters in Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.9% of households in Whitley Gardens rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Whitley Gardens: 16.5% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Whitley Gardens has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $912 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,507 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,380 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,659 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$748 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Whitley Gardens costs $1,659 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in California as a whole ($2,229). Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Whitley Gardens
Bachelor's degrees in Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Whitley Gardens have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.6%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Whitley Gardens is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Whitley Gardens
| Period | Whitley Gardens | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Whitley Gardens than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. 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).
Whitley Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Gardens | 2.72 | 46.6 | 3.7% | 16.9% | 16.5% | 1998 | $1,659 | 24.6% | 93.8% | 4.0% |
| El Paso de Robles | 2.62 | 40.5 | 14.2% | 37.6% | 8.4% | 1988 | $2,280 | 29.9% | 87.8% | 6.3% |
| Shandon | 3.73 | 31.5 | 16.0% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 1990 | $1,232 | 10.5% | 81.0% | 9.8% |
| Paso Robles | 2.54 | 46.4 | 7.7% | 18.9% | 18.5% | 1991 | $2,056 | 31.1% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| San Lawrence Terrace | 2.81 | 41.3 | 4.8% | 42.9% | 12.6% | 1989 | $2,242 | 26.7% | 86.7% | 5.9% |
| San Miguel | 3.33 | 34.8 | 11.9% | 35.5% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,975 | 18.5% | 78.6% | 5.8% |
| Templeton | 2.68 | 45.5 | 14.5% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,580 | 40.1% | 97.2% | 5.0% |
| Wellsona | 2.45 | 52.9 | 8.5% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1987 | $2,110 | 27.9% | 91.2% | 3.7% |
| Cholame | 2.86 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 36.7% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,640 | 27.7% | 87.4% | 5.7% |
| Klau | 2.27 | 52.8 | 5.4% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 1991 | $1,987 | 51.0% | 91.8% | 0.1% |
| Bradley | 2.44 | 40.3 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 39.4% | 1988 | $1,532 | 26.2% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
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 Whitley Gardens. 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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