Los Angeles, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Los Angeles County · California · Elevation: 305 ft
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Los Angeles based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Why Los Angeles, CA Is One of the Best Places to Live in America
Los Angeles, CA ranks 5th overall among all US cities with a livability score of 62.2/100, placing it among the best places to live in America. An unemployment rate of just 7.9% signals a robust local job market. The average commute of 25.7 minutes helps residents reclaim valuable time each day. With a median home value of $879,500, the housing market remains accessible compared to many US cities. See full ranking
Quick Stats
Population
3,857,897
2023 ACS
Median Income
$80,366
2023
Median Home Value
$879,500
2023
Median Rent
$1,879
2023
Median Age
36.9
Unemployment
7.9%
Avg Temperature
64°F
Cost of Living Index
181.4
100 = national avg
Los Angeles is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 3,857,897 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Located at an elevation of 305 ft, Los Angeles is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Los Angeles is $80,366, and the median home value is $879,500. The cost of living index is 181.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,879 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, and the median age is 36.9 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
3,857,897
Male
1,921,735
49.8%
Female
1,936,162
50.2%
Median Age
36.9
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
26.9%
High School or Higher
40.0%
Foreign Born
35.8%
Veterans
1.8%
Married
34.4%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.528
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
37.3%
Foreign Born
35.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
47.2%
1,822,085 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
52.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
3,658,530
English Only
43.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
1,453,614 speakers
Limited English
25.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
75.0%
Limited English Proficiency
25.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
69,866
1.8% of population
Disability Rate
22.9%
16,025 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$48,492
Unemployment Rate
8.8%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
63,816
91.3%
Female Veterans
6,050
8.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$48,492
Non-Veteran Income
$36,985
Difference
$11,507
31.1% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
16,025
Without Disability
53,841
Disability Rate
22.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
1,176,276
#1 Ancestry
German
3.9% (151,393)
#2 Ancestry
American
3.8% (148,043)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
3.7% (143,794)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,419,663
Family Households
822,205
57.9%
Married Couples
531,365
37.4%
Non-Family Households
597,458
42.1%
Single Mother Households
194,986
13.7%
Single Father Households
95,854
6.8%
Living Alone
447,028
31.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
616,968
In Married Couple
401,051
65.0%
With Single Mother
154,320
25.0%
With Single Father
61,597
10.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$92,304
Married Couple Income
$117,348
Single Mother Income
$54,834
Single Father Income
$68,664
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
101,992
Grandparents Responsible
20,354
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$80,366
+10% vs national
Per Capita Income
$46,270
+24% vs national
Poverty Rate
16.6%
+22% vs national
Gini Index
0.5256
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.9%
+52% vs national
SNAP Recipients
14.2%
of households
How Los Angeles Compares
Los Angeles vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with over 1,000,000 residents. Los Angeles is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Los Angeles, CA has a median household income of $80,366, making it the 8,852nd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher median household income than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Los Angeles, CA has a per capita income of $46,270, making it the 5,699th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher per capita income than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Los Angeles, CA has a poverty rate of 16.6%, making it the 9,686th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher poverty rate than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Los Angeles, CA has a unemployment rate of 7.9%, making it the 6,016th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher unemployment rate than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Los Angeles. The median household income here is $80,366.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
+4% vs CA avg
Labor Force
2,124,954
Employed
1,954,823
Mean Commute
26 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
40.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.9
Work from Home
17.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$133.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
181.4
100 = national avg
+81.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$79,836
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$188,702
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,085
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,601
per month
The median household income in Los Angeles, CA is $80,366, which is 9.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $46,270. The poverty rate of 16.6% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5256, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 2,124,954. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 26 minutes, with 17.3% working from home. About 61.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 181.4, which is 81.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 294.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $79,836 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$975,000
Median List Price
$1,150,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$616
Days on Market
80
Active Inventory
6,385
Months of Supply
5.7
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$933,111
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,750
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
27.6%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
24.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.3%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1,126
New Listings
2,466
Pending Sales
1,381
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$616
Median List $/SF
$662
Los Angeles vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with over 1,000,000 residents. Los Angeles is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Los Angeles, CA has a median home value of $879,500, making it the 861st highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher median home value than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Los Angeles, CA has a median rent of $1,879, making it the 2,056th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher median rent than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Los Angeles, CA has a price per square foot of $616, making it the 697th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher price per square foot than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Los Angeles, CA has a rent burden of 28.1%, making it the 1,849th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Los Angeles has a higher rent burden than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$879,500
Median Rent
$1,879
Total Housing Units
1,537,034
Vacancy Rate
7.6%
Owner Occupied
36.3%
Renter Occupied
63.7%
Median Property Tax
$5,773
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,720
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$5,773
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
of home value
Median Home Value
$879,500
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,725
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,773) by the median home value ($879,500). In Los Angeles, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.66%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Los Angeles, CA is $975,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 80 days on the market. 27.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $616. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,750/month. About 36.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 1,537,034 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,773. The effective tax rate is 0.66%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
7.29
per 1,000 residents
+180% vs national
Property Crime Rate
14.84
per 1,000 residents
-14% vs national
Total Crimes
83,993
2024
Violent Clearance
33%
cases solved
Property Clearance
8%
cases solved
YoY Change
-11.2%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Los Angeles Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Los Angeles vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with Over 1,000,000 residents. Los Angeles is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Los Angeles police solve 59% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 264 | 0.07 | 59.5% |
| Rape | Violent | 1,530 | 0.40 | 31.8% |
| Robbery | Violent | 7,967 | 2.10 | 23.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 17,895 | 4.71 | 36.5% |
| Burglary | Property | 14,152 | 3.73 | 7.7% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 32,326 | 8.52 | 8.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 9,857 | 2.60 | 5.1% |
Los Angeles, CA reported 27,658 violent crimes and 56,335 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 residents is 180.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 33% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 32,326 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 24.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,658 | 56,335 | 7.29 | 14.84 |
| 2023 | 31,048 | 107,777 | 8.20 | 28.47 |
| 2022 | 31,773 | 103,171 | 8.34 | 27.08 |
| 2020 | 28,887 | 85,932 | 7.22 | 21.48 |
| 2019 | 29,400 | 95,704 | 7.32 | 23.83 |
| 2018 | 30,127 | 101,267 | 7.48 | 25.13 |
| 2017 | 30,508 | 101,618 | 7.61 | 25.36 |
| 2016 | 28,817 | 99,151 | 7.19 | 24.74 |
| 2015 | 25,157 | 93,503 | 6.35 | 23.60 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
8
Total Killed
2
Total Injured
12
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Ulysses S. Grant High School | 0 | 1 | unclear | nan |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Esteban Torres High School | 1 | 0 | targeted | nan |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Hollenbeck Middle School | 0 | 1 | unclear | nan |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Salvador B. Castro Middle School | 0 | 5 | accidental | semi-automatic handgun |
| Jan 18, 2011 | Gardena High School | 0 | 2 | accidental | 9-mm Beretta handgun |
| Jun 5, 2006 | Venice High School | 1 | 0 | targeted | handgun |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Gardena High School | 0 | 2 | targeted | pistol |
| Jul 30, 2001 | Belmont High School | 0 | 1 | targeted | revolver |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
100.0
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
100.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
88
Public Assistance
$2.3B
Individual Assistance
$62.6M
Most Common Type
Fire
61 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Aug 2025 | — | — |
| Wildfires and Straight-line Winds → | Fire | Jan 2025 | $27.4M | $14.0M |
| Hurst Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Eaton Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Palisades Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Franklin Fire → | Fire | Dec 2024 | — | — |
| Bridge Fire → | Fire | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2024 | $13.0M | — |
| Tropical Storm Hilary → | Hurricane | Nov 2023 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $3.5M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | $14.3M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2020 | $7.8M | $56K |
| Bobcat Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0B | $37.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Getty Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Tick Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Saddleridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 101 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9,092
Total Claims Paid
$72,172,684
Avg Claim Payout
$7,938
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
380
Federal Funding
$444,312,738
Properties Protected
1,908
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 115 | $179,435,867 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 112 | $221,346,997 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 37 | $1,840,060 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 20 | $1,828,346 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 19 | $1,169,772 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Los Angeles has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $62,641,214 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
27.3%
8.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.2%
Arthritis
18.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
41.3%
Lack of Support
31.2%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
32.3%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Los Angeles has an obesity rate of 27.3%, which is 8.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hosp...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| California Hospital Medical Center La | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health White Memorial | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Los Angeles General Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Climate & Environment
Annual Overview
Avg Temperature
64°F
Sunny Days
317
per year
Annual Rainfall
13.7"
UV Index
6.0
annual avg
Weather Time Machine
Experience a year of weather in Los Angeles. Click a month or press play.
55°F
45° / 66°
Jan
High
66°F
Low
45°F
Wind
4 mph
Temperature Records
Source: NOAARecord High
113°F
Record Low
29°F
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
54°F
Monthly Averages
Source: NOAA Climate Normals| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 45°F | 3.19" | — | 64% | 4.1 mph |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 3.37" | — | 67% | 4.3 mph |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 2.20" | — | 68% | 4.3 mph |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 0.79" | — | 62% | 4.7 mph |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 0.33" | — | 63% | 4.7 mph |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 0.09" | — | 61% | 4.6 mph |
| Jul | 88°F | 64°F | 0.08" | — | 58% | 4.4 mph |
| Aug | 90°F | 65°F | 0.02" | — | 55% | 4.1 mph |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 0.13" | — | 57% | 3.8 mph |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.64" | — | 56% | 3.7 mph |
| Nov | 73°F | 50°F | 0.79" | — | 55% | 3.8 mph |
| Dec | 66°F | 44°F | 2.05" | — | 60% | 4.1 mph |
Los Angeles has an average annual temperature of 64°F. The area enjoys approximately 317 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals about 13.7 inches.
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
26
Pop. Served
4,033,386
Violations (5yr)
28
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER | 3,875,566 | 0 |
| SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION | 89,947 | 0 |
| MONTEREY PARK-CITY, WATER DEPT. | 62,183 | 1 |
| LAKE PARK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS | 900 | 0 |
| QUAIL HILL MOBILE HOME PARK | 878 | 0 |
| WOODSHIRE EAST MOBILE HOME PARK LTD | 751 | 0 |
| VISTA VILLAGE MHP | 750 | 0 |
| GLENWOOD MOBILE ESTATES | 468 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW TRAILER COURT | 320 | 0 |
| BROOKVIEW MHP | 300 | 0 |
| MUSCATINE MHP LLC | 245 | 0 |
| STONEGATE MOBILE HOME PARK | 196 | 0 |
| GROVE ESTATES MHP | 162 | 0 |
| SUBURBAN ESTATES MHP | 150 | 0 |
| FIRE SUPPRESSION CAMP #19 | 125 | 0 |
| CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CAMP #14 | 107 | 0 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK | 80 | 0 |
| COUNTRY VIEW MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY LLC | 80 | 0 |
| KERN MOBILE ESTATES LLC | 73 | 27 |
| LOS ANGELES, CITY OF - POWER PLANT #2 | 44 | 0 |
| CONTROL GORGE POWER PLANT LADWP | 32 | 0 |
| LOS ANGELES, CITY OF - POWER PLANT #1 | 29 | 0 |
| LADWP - MANZANAR | — | 0 |
| LADWP - BIG PINE | — | 0 |
| LADWP - LONE PINE | — | 0 |
| LADWP - INDEPENDENCE | — | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
10
Total CO₂e
1.8M MT
Top Emitter
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO End User Emissions (LDC)
1.3M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (Over 1,000,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO End User Emissions (LDC) Sempra Energy | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 1,287,219 |
University of California, Los Angeles Uc Regents | Other | 204,921 |
Scholl Canyon Landfill County Of Los Angeles California | Waste | 103,175 |
TOYON CANYON PARK RECLAMATION PROJECT City Of Los Angeles California | Waste | 99,985 |
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) City Of Los Angeles California | Other | 30,982 |
L A CO CENTRAL HEATING PLANT County Of Los Angeles California | Power Plants | 27,396 |
Darling Ingredients Inc Darling Ingredients Inc | Other | 25,468 |
Los Angeles General Medical Center Los Angeles General Medical Center | Other | 23,974 |
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - electric power transmission & distribution entity (SF6) City Of Los Angeles California | Other | 12,146 |
Southern California Gas Co Transmission Sempra Energy | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 5,301 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 26 water systems serving the area. 28 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 10 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.8M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
26 min
+10% vs national
Drive Alone
61.4%
-22% vs national
Public Transit
6.7%
+639% vs national
Work From Home
17.3%
+86% vs national
Carpool
8.8%
Walk / Bike
3.8%
combined
How Los Angeles's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
329
2023
6-Year Avg
313
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
145
Cyclist
10
Nighttime
247
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 310 | 329 | 0 | 145 | 10 |
| 2022 | 343 | 356 | 0 | 154 | 19 |
| 2021 | 323 | 340 | 0 | 147 | 12 |
| 2020 | 276 | 292 | 67 | 119 | 12 |
| 2019 | 264 | 277 | 52 | 140 | 15 |
| 2018 | 271 | 285 | 58 | 123 | 21 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Los Angeles, CA is 26 minutes, which is 9.8% above the national average of 23 minutes. 61.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 17.3% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 6.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.8% of workers carpool. 3.1% walk to work. 0.7% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 329 traffic fatalities from 310 fatal crashes. 145 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
77.0%
of households
No Internet
6.6%
of households
Total Households
1,419,663
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.9%
of households
Smartphone
92.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
81.4%
of households
Tablet
63.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+60% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+74% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+110% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Los Angeles vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Over 1,000,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
26
Population Served
4,033,386
Violations (5yr)
28
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER | Community | Surface water | 3,875,566 | 0 |
| SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION | Community | Purchased surface water | 89,947 | 0 |
| MONTEREY PARK-CITY, WATER DEPT. | Community | Ground water | 62,183 | 1 |
| LAKE PARK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS | Community | Ground water | 900 | 0 |
| QUAIL HILL MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Purchased surface water | 878 | 0 |
| WOODSHIRE EAST MOBILE HOME PARK LTD | Community | Purchased surface water | 751 | 0 |
| VISTA VILLAGE MHP | Community | Purchased surface water | 750 | 0 |
| GLENWOOD MOBILE ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 468 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW TRAILER COURT | Community | Ground water | 320 | 0 |
| BROOKVIEW MHP | Community | Ground water | 300 | 0 |
| MUSCATINE MHP LLC | Community | Ground water | 245 | 0 |
| STONEGATE MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 196 | 0 |
| GROVE ESTATES MHP | Community | Ground water | 162 | 0 |
| SUBURBAN ESTATES MHP | Community | Ground water | 150 | 0 |
| FIRE SUPPRESSION CAMP #19 | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 125 | 0 |
| CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CAMP #14 | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 107 | 0 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 80 | 0 |
| COUNTRY VIEW MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY LLC | Community | Ground water | 80 | 0 |
| KERN MOBILE ESTATES LLC | Community | Ground water | 73 | 27 |
| LOS ANGELES, CITY OF - POWER PLANT #2 | Community | Surface water | 44 | 0 |
| CONTROL GORGE POWER PLANT LADWP | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 32 | 0 |
| LOS ANGELES, CITY OF - POWER PLANT #1 | Community | Surface water | 29 | 0 |
| LADWP - MANZANAR | Community | Ground water | 0 | 0 |
| LADWP - BIG PINE | Community | Ground water | 0 | 0 |
| LADWP - LONE PINE | Community | Ground water | 0 | 0 |
| LADWP - INDEPENDENCE | Community | Ground water | 0 | 0 |
91.3% of households in Los Angeles have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.6% of households have no internet access. 9.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 26 water systems, providing water to 4,033,386 people. A total of 28 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Los Angeles.
Election Overview
Source: Los Angeles County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
2,417,109
64.8%
GOP Votes
1,189,862
31.9%
Total Votes
3,728,427
Margin
D+32.9%
Shift from 2020
R+11.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,417,109 | 1,189,862 | 3,728,427 | 64.8% | 31.9% | D+32.9 |
| 2020 | 3,028,885 | 1,145,530 | 4,263,443 | 71.0% | 26.9% | D+44.2 |
| 2016 | 1,893,770 | 620,285 | 2,652,072 | 71.4% | 23.4% | D+48.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
13,042
Total Assets
$112.4B
Total Income
$48.6B
Per 10K Residents
33.8
nonprofits
-31.6% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
1,777
Median Assets
$305K
Oldest Active
1925
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $52.3B of $112.4B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Over 1,000,000
Largest Nonprofits in Los Angeles
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFLos Angeles, CA has 13,042 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $112.4B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 2,359 organizations. 1,777 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 33.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1925.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
25,093
Total Approved
$10.6B
Jobs Supported
213,453
Per 10K Residents
65.0
SBA loans
-1.2% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
386
Top Lender
Bank of Hope
4,516 loans
Top Industry
Wholesale Trade
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
22,739
Total Amount
$8.2B
Avg Loan
$358,786
Median Loan
$102,700
SBA Guaranteed
$6.1B(74%)
Jobs Supported
183,405
Loans
2,354
Total Amount
$2.4B
Avg Loan
$1,016,489
Median Loan
$742,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
3,081
12% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$2.3B
22% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$762,204
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Over 1,000,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aaxis Group Corporation | 8 | $22.2M |
| American Trading International Inc. | 5 | $17.0M |
| Mjci San Julian Llc | 3 | $14.6M |
| Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co. Inc. | 8 | $11.6M |
| P & K Supplies Corporation | 8 | $11.2M |
| Maciver Corporation | 5 | $10.3M |
| Normandie Hotel L. A. Llc | 2 | $10.0M |
| Serenity Investment Llc | 2 | $9.8M |
| La Nymph Llc | 4 | $9.7M |
| Royal Hospitality Group Inc | 2 | $9.4M |
Los Angeles, CA has received 25,093 SBA loans totaling $10.6B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 22,739 loans (91% of the total), supporting 183,405 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 2,354 loans totaling $2.4B. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Wholesale Trade. The most active SBA lender in Los Angeles is Bank of Hope with 4,516 loans. That works out to 65.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
102
Total Population
3,441,672
Avg Median Income
-$39,140,306
Avg Home Value
-$38,308,081
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90001 | 56,403 | $60,751 | $513,300 | $1,471 | 3.3 |
| 90002 | 52,735 | $56,158 | $502,600 | $1,509 | 3.0 |
| 90003 | 71,708 | $54,781 | $547,600 | $1,515 | 3.6 |
| 90004 | 58,844 | $62,655 | $1,457,200 | $1,752 | 3.0 |
| 90005 | 38,747 | $52,755 | $1,084,400 | $1,648 | 1.2 |
| 90006 | 55,192 | $49,847 | $841,900 | $1,396 | 1.9 |
| 90007 | 39,253 | $36,032 | $852,900 | $1,480 | 2.4 |
| 90008 | 33,443 | $61,822 | $1,003,000 | $1,589 | 2.9 |
| 90010 | 4,478 | $100,901 | $863,500 | $2,621 | 0.4 |
| 90011 | 102,784 | $53,781 | $575,200 | $1,497 | 4.3 |
| 90012 | 37,463 | $67,635 | $686,400 | $2,116 | 3.6 |
| 90013 | 14,891 | $32,848 | $786,600 | $1,161 | 0.7 |
| 90014 | 9,540 | $33,822 | $644,700 | $1,604 | 0.3 |
| 90015 | 25,257 | $63,211 | $1,000,800 | $2,385 | 1.7 |
| 90016 | 46,102 | $71,067 | $919,800 | $1,729 | 3.6 |
| 90017 | 28,981 | $51,317 | $675,500 | $1,669 | 0.7 |
| 90018 | 48,812 | $63,671 | $886,800 | $1,512 | 3.0 |
| 90019 | 59,288 | $71,395 | $1,178,100 | $1,782 | 3.9 |
| 90020 | 38,361 | $55,832 | $826,500 | $1,734 | 1.1 |
| 90021 | 3,152 | $32,250 | $1,075,800 | $984 | 2.0 |
| 90022 | 61,638 | $67,829 | $603,500 | $1,407 | 4.4 |
| 90023 | 44,608 | $56,623 | $617,600 | $1,414 | 4.3 |
| 90026 | 62,902 | $85,835 | $1,143,400 | $1,822 | 4.0 |
| 90027 | 46,049 | $90,532 | $1,747,200 | $1,904 | 8.1 |
| 90028 | 31,441 | $59,393 | $970,800 | $1,839 | 1.5 |
| 90029 | 33,830 | $60,793 | $1,066,200 | $1,644 | 1.4 |
| 90031 | 36,881 | $62,119 | $758,500 | $1,487 | 3.5 |
| 90032 | 43,724 | $81,563 | $780,100 | $1,571 | 4.8 |
| 90033 | 46,540 | $56,001 | $669,500 | $1,391 | 3.3 |
| 90034 | 55,120 | $103,082 | $1,395,000 | $2,180 | 3.1 |
| 90035 | 27,851 | $108,224 | $1,844,000 | $2,486 | 2.3 |
| 90036 | 38,784 | $102,877 | $1,958,600 | $2,730 | 2.5 |
| 90037 | 67,895 | $56,417 | $632,600 | $1,438 | 2.9 |
| 90038 | 27,807 | $61,566 | $1,089,200 | $1,764 | 1.6 |
| 90039 | 28,572 | $105,578 | $1,202,000 | $2,149 | 3.6 |
| 90040 | 11,683 | $70,909 | $576,900 | $1,390 | 5.6 |
| 90041 | 27,351 | $111,834 | $1,135,200 | $1,797 | 3.6 |
| 90042 | 58,344 | $94,401 | $940,600 | $1,853 | 4.5 |
| 90043 | 43,548 | $65,496 | $867,800 | $1,424 | 4.1 |
| 90044 | 95,859 | $51,433 | $588,200 | $1,427 | 5.1 |
| 90046 | 48,905 | $94,259 | $1,411,500 | $2,204 | 5.7 |
| 90047 | 50,925 | $70,187 | $648,200 | $1,492 | 4.7 |
| 90048 | 20,796 | $104,227 | $1,847,500 | $2,359 | 1.9 |
| 90052 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 90056 | 8,908 | $127,252 | $1,510,300 | $2,303 | 2.3 |
| 90057 | 45,548 | $44,876 | $694,500 | $1,395 | 0.9 |
| 90058 | 3,409 | $36,680 | $456,500 | $1,030 | 5.8 |
| 90059 | 38,015 | $53,840 | $566,200 | $1,317 | 3.2 |
| 90061 | 28,478 | $60,114 | $576,400 | $1,498 | 2.7 |
| 90062 | 32,110 | $63,652 | $672,700 | $1,473 | 1.9 |
| 90063 | 50,536 | $71,725 | $619,100 | $1,489 | 3.3 |
| 90065 | 45,075 | $92,903 | $1,043,900 | $1,774 | 5.5 |
| 90067 | 3,165 | $135,328 | $1,585,900 | $3,501 | 0.4 |
| 90068 | 21,569 | $101,720 | $1,840,200 | $2,105 | 8.0 |
| 90069 | 20,318 | $110,705 | $1,085,900 | $2,230 | 2.1 |
| 90071 | 304 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 90079 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 90089 | 4,777 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 |
| 90201 | 93,783 | $56,824 | $542,800 | $1,623 | 6.0 |
| 90211 | 8,871 | $118,125 | $2,000,001 | $2,815 | 0.7 |
| 90212 | 10,834 | $116,238 | $2,000,001 | $2,764 | 0.9 |
| 90222 | 32,173 | $76,467 | $552,000 | $1,485 | 2.7 |
| 90230 | 31,570 | $106,827 | $1,025,200 | $2,423 | 4.5 |
| 90232 | 16,804 | $125,490 | $1,491,800 | $2,659 | 2.2 |
| 90240 | 25,326 | $108,860 | $764,200 | $1,966 | 3.0 |
| 90255 | 70,363 | $61,376 | $562,600 | $1,443 | 3.7 |
| 90262 | 64,918 | $70,507 | $569,400 | $1,625 | 4.8 |
| 90270 | 24,522 | $61,753 | $595,000 | $1,469 | 1.2 |
| 90280 | 91,719 | $71,379 | $608,500 | $1,471 | 7.4 |
| 90301 | 36,428 | $62,991 | $698,300 | $1,658 | 2.5 |
| 90302 | 28,871 | $72,461 | $731,300 | $1,784 | 1.9 |
| 90303 | 23,169 | $70,853 | $764,200 | $1,709 | 1.9 |
| 90305 | 14,612 | $89,030 | $785,000 | $1,868 | 2.6 |
| 90640 | 61,615 | $74,833 | $660,600 | $1,771 | 8.3 |
| 90660 | 60,821 | $86,956 | $621,400 | $1,775 | 7.8 |
| 91030 | 26,297 | $128,105 | $1,545,100 | $2,218 | 3.4 |
| 91101 | 20,814 | $94,180 | $687,300 | $2,282 | 1.3 |
| 91103 | 24,910 | $84,683 | $960,000 | $1,925 | 4.6 |
| 91105 | 12,546 | $156,835 | $1,615,700 | $2,988 | 4.2 |
| 91106 | 23,217 | $89,213 | $966,700 | $2,096 | 2.7 |
| 91108 | 12,464 | $186,023 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 3.8 |
| 91125 | 968 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 91201 | 22,261 | $74,980 | $1,060,500 | $2,034 | 2.4 |
| 91202 | 22,258 | $92,343 | $1,094,500 | $2,185 | 4.9 |
| 91203 | 16,482 | $77,925 | $661,300 | $2,348 | 0.9 |
| 91204 | 18,847 | $72,906 | $747,400 | $1,924 | 1.0 |
| 91205 | 34,890 | $59,005 | $763,100 | $1,890 | 1.9 |
| 91206 | 32,330 | $86,684 | $1,094,100 | $2,159 | 5.8 |
| 91207 | 10,626 | $108,196 | $1,246,300 | $2,192 | 1.6 |
| 91208 | 15,467 | $131,229 | $1,276,300 | $2,361 | 7.4 |
| 91210 | 334 | $102,721 | $902,800 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 91502 | 11,732 | $61,443 | $946,600 | $1,899 | 1.3 |
| 91506 | 18,773 | $107,171 | $1,055,600 | $1,913 | 2.4 |
| 91602 | 19,760 | $97,994 | $1,104,400 | $2,186 | 2.0 |
| 91608 | 38 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.6 |
| 91754 | 33,176 | $81,890 | $845,000 | $1,884 | 4.5 |
| 91755 | 26,413 | $74,362 | $761,900 | $1,811 | 3.1 |
| 91770 | 58,893 | $73,757 | $712,700 | $1,740 | 6.5 |
| 91775 | 23,776 | $113,703 | $1,042,600 | $2,068 | 3.1 |
| 91776 | 37,769 | $79,926 | $816,400 | $1,825 | 3.3 |
| 91801 | 53,730 | $85,549 | $797,000 | $1,879 | 4.3 |
| 91803 | 27,803 | $84,537 | $831,800 | $1,790 | 3.3 |
Los Angeles, CA has 102 ZIP codes with a combined population of 3,441,672. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$39,140,306. The average median home value is -$38,308,081. The average median monthly rent is -$39,213,908.
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