At a Glance
Median Income
$94,844
$88,026 per capita
Home Value
$969,900
Zillow: $975,189
Median Rent
$2,103/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
884/100K
5,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
9.1% smoking rate
How West Hollywood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Hollywood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Hollywood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Hollywood residents earn a median household income of $94,844 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,026. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Hollywood is $969,900 , 244% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $975,189. Median rent is $2,103/month, with 28.9% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
West Hollywood reports 884 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 133% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,512/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.
Education
62.9% of adults in West Hollywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Hollywood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population35,090
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density18,566/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,844
Per Capita$88,026
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$969,900
Rent$2,103
Ownership20.5%
Zillow$975,189
Housing Units25,477
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent884/100K
Property5,512/100K
Murder5.9/100K
Assault486/100K
Burglary855/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation246 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations82
Libraries258
Did You Know?
West Hollywood was founded in 1984.
The median home in West Hollywood was built in 1965.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
23.6% 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.