At a Glance
Median Income
$80,366
$46,270 per capita
Home Value
$879,500
Zillow: $941,985
Median Rent
$1,879/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
732/100K
2,383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Los Angeles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Angeles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Angeles a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Angeles residents earn a median household income of $80,366 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,270. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Los Angeles is $879,500 , 212% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $941,985. Median rent is $1,879/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Los Angeles reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,383/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Los Angeles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Angeles has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population3,857,897
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density8,199/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,366
Per Capita$46,270
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$879,500
Rent$1,879
Ownership36.3%
Zillow$941,985
Housing Units1,518,992
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent732/100K
Property2,383/100K
Murder6.4/100K
Assault429/100K
Burglary344/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation95 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2,036
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Los Angeles was founded in 1781.
The median home in Los Angeles was built in 1964.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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