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West Athens, CA
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West Athens, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Athens a Good Place to Live?
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 7.0% (94% 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 $736,710. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Athens reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,306/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.