Living in West Athens, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Athens · Census data 2020–2024
West Athens has 8,726 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $67,201 (32% lower than the California median), the median home value is $718,100, the median rent is $1,622/month.
West Athens at a glance
- Population
- 8,726
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $67,201State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $718,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,622/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Athens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in West Athens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Athens the median home value is $718,100, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,622 per month, which is 43.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,741 a month in housing costs.
West Athens median household income
The median household income in West Athens is $67,201 and the income per person is $31,909. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Athens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,841
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.09
West Athens demographics
- Population
- 8,726
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,797
- Foreign-born
- 22%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Athens ›
Education in West Athens
24.4% of adults 25 and older in West Athens have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Athens
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
West Athens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Athens | 8,726 | $67,201 | $718,100 | $1,622 |
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 23,300 | $86,834 | $612,900 | $1,695 |
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
| Inglewood | 104,569 | $72,750 | $792,800 | $1,787 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
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What is the median household income in West Athens, CA?
The median household income in West Athens is $67,201, 32% 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 West Athens?
The median home value in West Athens is $718,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Athens?
The median gross rent in West Athens is $1,622 per month, about 43.7% of household income.
Is West Athens, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in West Athens?
The median age in West Athens is 34.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Athens?
The average commute to work in West Athens is 26 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Athens?
The unemployment rate in West Athens is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Athens?
24.4% of adults in West Athens 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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