Living in Inglewood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inglewood · Census data 2020–2024
Inglewood has 104,569 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $72,750 (27% lower than the California median), the median home value is $792,800, the median rent is $1,787/month.
Inglewood at a glance
- Population
- 104,569
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $72,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $792,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,787/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Inglewood a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the California median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Inglewood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inglewood the median home value is $792,800, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,787 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,823 a month in housing costs.
Inglewood median household income
The median household income in Inglewood is $72,750 and the income per person is $34,976. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Inglewood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40,072
- Owner-occupied
- 36.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.8%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.74
Inglewood demographics
- Population
- 104,569
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 37,524
- Foreign-born
- 28.7%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inglewood ›
Education in Inglewood
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Inglewood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inglewood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Inglewood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood | 104,569 | $72,750 | $792,800 | $1,787 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,230 | $130,504 | $1,141,500 | $2,132 |
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
| Ladera Heights | 7,334 | $167,065 | $1,661,600 | $2,875 |
| West Athens | 8,726 | $67,201 | $718,100 | $1,622 |
| Culver City | 39,931 | $117,389 | $1,142,900 | $2,737 |
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What is the median household income in Inglewood, CA?
The median household income in Inglewood is $72,750, 27% lower 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 Inglewood?
The median home value in Inglewood is $792,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Inglewood?
The median gross rent in Inglewood is $1,787 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Inglewood, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the California median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Inglewood?
The median age in Inglewood is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Inglewood?
The average commute to work in Inglewood is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inglewood?
The unemployment rate in Inglewood is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inglewood?
25.2% of adults in Inglewood 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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