Willowbrook, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
21,642 Population 12,882/sq mi density
$60,386 Median Income $20,983 per capita
$511,100 Home Value $660,493 Zillow
$1,549 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$60,386 median income, 13.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$511,100 home value, $1,549/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Willowbrook, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,386
20% below
$20,983 per capita
Home Value
$511,100
81% above
Zillow: $660,493
Median Rent
$1,549/mo
33% above
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
60.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Willowbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
181%
Rent
133%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willowbrook a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willowbrook residents earn a median household income of $60,386 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,983. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% 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 Willowbrook is $511,100 , 81% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,493. Median rent is $1,549/month, with 35.8% 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 1968.

Education

13.3% of adults in Willowbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 60.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willowbrook 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

Population21,642
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density12,882/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born34.6%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,386
Per Capita$20,983
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

D
Home Value$511,100
Rent$1,549
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$660,493
Housing Units6,133
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking14.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation87 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+60.6%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Willowbrook was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
34.6% 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.