Population 67,363 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winnetka
Household size in Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.34 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.32 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Winnetka is a place of big households: 3.12 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.31, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in Winnetka is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, 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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Winnetka (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Winnetka
Renters in Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Winnetka rent their homes (43.3%), above the national share of 34.8%. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Los Angeles area (51.6%). Among homeowners, 26.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Winnetka: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area.
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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Winnetka 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing. Winnetka has older homes than the great majority of California cities.
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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,361 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,354 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,817 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,235 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$874 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Winnetka runs $2,235 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $874 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 40.0% 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 south.
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 Winnetka
Bachelor's degrees in Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Winnetka (31.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.8% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Winnetka never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Winnetka
| Period | Winnetka | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Winnetka: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Winnetka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnetka | 3.12 | 40.0 | 10.1% | 43.3% | 6.3% | 1966 | $2,235 | 31.9% | 78.9% | 7.6% |
| Canoga Park | 2.76 | 37.9 | 12.9% | 70.3% | 6.9% | 1977 | $2,342 | 35.0% | 82.3% | 7.4% |
| Reseda | 3.13 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 1967 | $2,091 | 28.6% | 76.8% | 6.6% |
| Tarzana | 2.64 | 43.4 | 6.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1970 | $2,636 | 57.8% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| Chatsworth | 2.78 | 44.7 | 7.7% | 31.9% | 4.4% | 1974 | $2,770 | 46.4% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| Northridge | 2.85 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 43.2% | 7.0% | 1978 | $2,733 | 48.0% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Woodland Hills | 2.58 | 43.0 | 7.6% | 34.5% | 6.6% | 1969 | $2,903 | 55.4% | 96.2% | 8.1% |
| West Hills | 2.91 | 45.5 | 7.6% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 1969 | $3,382 | 55.9% | 95.0% | 9.8% |
| Encino | 2.48 | 44.8 | 7.1% | 43.5% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,560 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 7.0% |
| Hidden Hills | 3.12 | 47.7 | 10.6% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 1970 | $3,500 | 72.3% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
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 Winnetka. 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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