West Athens, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,064 Population 6,764/sq mi density
$77,750 Median Income $33,132 per capita
$666,100 Home Value $734,503 Zillow
$1,506 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$77,750 median income, 11.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$666,100 home value, $1,506/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Athens, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,750
3% above
$33,132 per capita
Home Value
$666,100
136% above
Zillow: $734,503
Median Rent
$1,506/mo
29% above
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How West Athens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Athens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
236%
Rent
129%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Athens 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

West Athens residents earn a median household income of $77,750 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,132. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% 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 West Athens is $666,100 , 136% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $734,503. Median rent is $1,506/month, with 37.5% 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 1958.

Education

22.1% of adults in West Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Athens has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population9,064
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density6,764/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$77,750
Per Capita$33,132
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

D
Home Value$666,100
Rent$1,506
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$734,503
Housing Units2,768
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation188 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in West Athens was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
17.9% 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.