Living in West Hollywood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hollywood · Census data 2020–2024
West Hollywood has 34,884 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $96,995 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $924,800, the median rent is $2,091/month.
West Hollywood at a glance
- Population
- 34,884
- Median age
- 40State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,995State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $924,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,091/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Hollywood a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in West Hollywood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hollywood the median home value is $924,800, 178% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,091 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,937 a month in housing costs.
West Hollywood median household income
The median household income in West Hollywood is $96,995 and the income per person is $90,080. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Hollywood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,079
- Owner-occupied
- 19.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 80.2%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.52
West Hollywood demographics
- Population
- 34,884
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 3.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 22,920
- Foreign-born
- 23.6%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hollywood ›
Education in West Hollywood
64.2% of adults 25 and older in West Hollywood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hollywood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 31.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.1%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
West Hollywood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood | 34,884 | $96,995 | $924,800 | $2,091 |
| Beverly Hills | 31,624 | $132,977 | $2,000,001 | $2,830 |
| Los Angeles | 3,857,263 | $81,939 | $921,200 | $1,933 |
| Culver City | 39,931 | $117,389 | $1,142,900 | $2,737 |
| Ladera Heights | 7,334 | $167,065 | $1,661,600 | $2,875 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,230 | $130,504 | $1,141,500 | $2,132 |
| Burbank | 104,546 | $97,082 | $1,089,100 | $2,192 |
| Marina del Rey | 9,176 | $146,623 | $458,800 | $3,501 |
| Santa Monica | 91,169 | $114,885 | $1,755,500 | $2,402 |
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What is the median household income in West Hollywood, CA?
The median household income in West Hollywood is $96,995, about the same as 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 Hollywood?
The median home value in West Hollywood is $924,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Hollywood?
The median gross rent in West Hollywood is $2,091 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is West Hollywood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in West Hollywood?
The median age in West Hollywood is 40 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Hollywood?
The average commute to work in West Hollywood is 27 minutes; 31.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hollywood?
The unemployment rate in West Hollywood is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hollywood?
64.2% of adults in West Hollywood 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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