Living in Culver City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Culver City · Census data 2020–2024
Culver City has 39,931 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $117,389 (18% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,142,900, the median rent is $2,737/month.
Culver City at a glance
- Population
- 39,931
- Median age
- 40.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $117,389State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,142,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,737/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Culver City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Culver City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Culver City the median home value is $1,142,900, 244% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,737 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,811 a month in housing costs.
Culver City median household income
The median household income in Culver City is $117,389 and the income per person is $79,000. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Culver City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,803
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.25
Culver City demographics
- Population
- 39,931
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 17,529
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Culver City ›
Education in Culver City
62.4% of adults 25 and older in Culver City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 28.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Culver City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Culver City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City | 39,931 | $117,389 | $1,142,900 | $2,737 |
| Los Angeles | 3,857,263 | $81,939 | $921,200 | $1,933 |
| Ladera Heights | 7,334 | $167,065 | $1,661,600 | $2,875 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,230 | $130,504 | $1,141,500 | $2,132 |
| Marina del Rey | 9,176 | $146,623 | $458,800 | $3,501 |
| Inglewood | 104,569 | $72,750 | $792,800 | $1,787 |
| Beverly Hills | 31,624 | $132,977 | $2,000,001 | $2,830 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Santa Monica | 91,169 | $114,885 | $1,755,500 | $2,402 |
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What is the median household income in Culver City, CA?
The median household income in Culver City is $117,389, 18% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Culver City?
The median home value in Culver City is $1,142,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Culver City?
The median gross rent in Culver City is $2,737 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Culver City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Culver City?
The median age in Culver City is 40.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Culver City?
The average commute to work in Culver City is 27 minutes; 33% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Culver City?
The unemployment rate in Culver City is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Culver City?
62.4% of adults in Culver City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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