Living in West Rancho Dominguez, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Rancho Dominguez · Census data 2020–2024
West Rancho Dominguez has 23,300 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $86,834 (12% lower than the California median), the median home value is $612,900, the median rent is $1,695/month.
West Rancho Dominguez at a glance
- Population
- 23,300
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $86,834State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $612,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,695/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Rancho Dominguez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in West Rancho Dominguez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Rancho Dominguez the median home value is $612,900, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,695 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,361 a month in housing costs.
West Rancho Dominguez median household income
The median household income in West Rancho Dominguez is $86,834 and the income per person is $31,048. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Rancho Dominguez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,985
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.39
West Rancho Dominguez demographics
- Population
- 23,300
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 6,743
- Foreign-born
- 23.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Rancho Dominguez ›
Education in West Rancho Dominguez
13.7% of adults 25 and older in West Rancho Dominguez have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Rancho Dominguez
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
West Rancho Dominguez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rancho Dominguez | 23,300 | $86,834 | $612,900 | $1,695 |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | $62,582 | $559,200 | $1,570 |
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| Compton | 92,698 | $78,465 | $580,200 | $1,664 |
| West Athens | 8,726 | $67,201 | $718,100 | $1,622 |
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
| Lynwood | 64,578 | $74,844 | $597,600 | $1,652 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 14,603 | $72,895 | $573,600 | $1,701 |
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What is the median household income in West Rancho Dominguez, CA?
The median household income in West Rancho Dominguez is $86,834, 12% 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 Rancho Dominguez?
The median home value in West Rancho Dominguez is $612,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Rancho Dominguez?
The median gross rent in West Rancho Dominguez is $1,695 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is West Rancho Dominguez, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in West Rancho Dominguez?
The median age in West Rancho Dominguez is 35.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Rancho Dominguez?
The average commute to work in West Rancho Dominguez is 31 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Rancho Dominguez?
The unemployment rate in West Rancho Dominguez is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Rancho Dominguez?
13.7% of adults in West Rancho Dominguez 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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