West Rancho Dominguez, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,560 Population 5,683/sq mi density
$81,585 Median Income $31,182 per capita
$589,100 Home Value $647,800 Zillow
$1,575 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,585 median income, 8.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$589,100 home value, $1,575/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Rancho Dominguez, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,585
9% above
$31,182 per capita
Home Value
$589,100
109% above
Zillow: $647,800
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
35% above
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How West Rancho Dominguez Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
209%
Rent
135%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez residents earn a median household income of $81,585 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,182. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% 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 Rancho Dominguez is $589,100 , 109% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,800. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 34.3% 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 1954.

Education

15.2% of adults in West Rancho Dominguez hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Rancho Dominguez 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

Population22,560
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density5,683/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,585
Per Capita$31,182
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C+
Home Value$589,100
Rent$1,575
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$647,800
Housing Units6,619
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation119 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in West Rancho Dominguez was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
20.0% 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.