Housing and commuting evidence

Los Angeles housing data.

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Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Eight Census datasets to help you understand housing costs, the local housing stock and journeys to work. Inspect the numbers, check their limits and download the records.

Observation period: 2020 to 2024. These are historical survey estimates, not live listings, current market rents or Homzora survey results. Every table preserves published 90 percent margins of error.

Geographic coverage: Los Angeles city, California (city); Santa Monica city, California (city); West Hollywood city, California (city). Neighborhoods on the hub are not individually measured here.

Median gross rent at a glance

Occupied homes paying cash rent. Monthly dollars, adjusted to 2024. These are not current asking rents.

ACS 2020 to 2024 · Table B25064
Geography	Median	90% margin of error
Los Angeles city, California	$1,933	±$9
Santa Monica city, California	$2,402	±$88
West Hollywood city, California	$2,091	±$87

Separate published estimates. No ranking or statistical significance claim.

Census table B25064 · 2020 to 2024

Median gross rent

A benchmark for occupied rental homes, not the price of available listings. Gross rent includes contract rent plus applicable utilities and fuels. The median is not an average. Do not average medians across places.

Measured population: Renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent. Units: Monthly dollars, expressed in 2024 inflation adjusted dollars.

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3 table rows across 3 geographic areas. Totals may overlap component rows. Snapshot prepared September 22, 2026.

Los Angeles city, California: view 1 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0644000

Median gross rent · Los Angeles city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Median gross rent	1,933	±9

Santa Monica city, California: view 1 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0670000

Median gross rent · Santa Monica city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Median gross rent	2,402	±88

West Hollywood city, California: view 1 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0684410

Median gross rent · West Hollywood city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Median gross rent	2,091	±87

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25070 · 2020 to 2024

Renter cost burden

Use the published bands to understand housing cost pressure. The not computed category is retained. No combined burden percentage is calculated. Totals overlap component rows.

Measured population: Renter-occupied housing units. Units: Housing units in each published rent to income band.

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33 table rows across 3 geographic areas. Totals may overlap component rows. Snapshot prepared September 22, 2026.

Los Angeles city, California: view 11 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0644000

Renter cost burden · Los Angeles city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	920,674	±5,310
Total: / Less than 10.0 percent	25,384	±1,024
Total: / 10.0 to 14.9 percent	57,109	±1,968
Total: / 15.0 to 19.9 percent	86,791	±2,509
Total: / 20.0 to 24.9 percent	96,047	±2,537
Total: / 25.0 to 29.9 percent	92,657	±2,688
Total: / 30.0 to 34.9 percent	81,568	±2,582
Total: / 35.0 to 39.9 percent	62,422	±2,181
Total: / 40.0 to 49.9 percent	90,520	±2,104
Total: / 50.0 percent or more	286,071	±4,762
Total: / Not computed	42,105	±1,684

Santa Monica city, California: view 11 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0670000

Renter cost burden · Santa Monica city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	34,107	±1,203
Total: / Less than 10.0 percent	2,205	±466
Total: / 10.0 to 14.9 percent	3,857	±645
Total: / 15.0 to 19.9 percent	4,460	±624
Total: / 20.0 to 24.9 percent	4,011	±560
Total: / 25.0 to 29.9 percent	3,578	±518
Total: / 30.0 to 34.9 percent	2,428	±435
Total: / 35.0 to 39.9 percent	1,786	±422
Total: / 40.0 to 49.9 percent	2,603	±633
Total: / 50.0 percent or more	7,741	±832
Total: / Not computed	1,438	±345

West Hollywood city, California: view 11 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0684410

Renter cost burden · West Hollywood city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	18,374	±868
Total: / Less than 10.0 percent	769	±284
Total: / 10.0 to 14.9 percent	1,729	±490
Total: / 15.0 to 19.9 percent	3,067	±609
Total: / 20.0 to 24.9 percent	1,984	±566
Total: / 25.0 to 29.9 percent	2,258	±529
Total: / 30.0 to 34.9 percent	1,374	±371
Total: / 35.0 to 39.9 percent	633	±248
Total: / 40.0 to 49.9 percent	1,644	±427
Total: / 50.0 percent or more	4,245	±675
Total: / Not computed	671	±237

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25003 · 2020 to 2024

Renter and owner households

Compare the number of owner occupied and renter occupied homes. One occupied housing unit represents one household. These are not resident population counts or a count of homes available to rent.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Occupied housing units.

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9 table rows across 3 geographic areas. Totals may overlap component rows. Snapshot prepared September 22, 2026.

Los Angeles city, California: view 3 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0644000

Renter and owner households · Los Angeles city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	1,439,097	±4,027
Total: / Owner occupied	518,423	±4,594
Total: / Renter occupied	920,674	±5,310

Santa Monica city, California: view 3 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0670000

Renter and owner households · Santa Monica city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	47,297	±1,126
Total: / Owner occupied	13,190	±711
Total: / Renter occupied	34,107	±1,203

West Hollywood city, California: view 3 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0684410

Renter and owner households · West Hollywood city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	22,920	±640
Total: / Owner occupied	4,546	±586
Total: / Renter occupied	18,374	±868

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25024 · 2020 to 2024

Housing types

Understand the building mix, including detached homes and multifamily buildings. Counts include occupied and vacant housing units, not only rentals. Building size does not establish quality or price.

Measured population: Housing units. Units: Housing units by units in structure.

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33 table rows across 3 geographic areas. Totals may overlap component rows. Snapshot prepared September 22, 2026.

Los Angeles city, California: view 11 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0644000

Housing types · Los Angeles city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	1,554,332	±4,168
Total: / 1, detached	560,632	±4,547
Total: / 1, attached	91,162	±2,207
Total: / 2	45,731	±1,543
Total: / 3 or 4	94,805	±2,401
Total: / 5 to 9	135,415	±2,904
Total: / 10 to 19	150,608	±3,404
Total: / 20 to 49	207,245	±3,233
Total: / 50 or more	258,147	±3,621
Total: / Mobile home	9,722	±724
Total: / Boat, RV, van, etc.	865	±225

Santa Monica city, California: view 11 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0670000

Housing types · Santa Monica city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	53,274	±1,125
Total: / 1, detached	10,282	±727
Total: / 1, attached	1,793	±428
Total: / 2	901	±311
Total: / 3 or 4	4,995	±681
Total: / 5 to 9	11,017	±814
Total: / 10 to 19	9,558	±949
Total: / 20 to 49	7,953	±853
Total: / 50 or more	6,639	±725
Total: / Mobile home	136	±108
Total: / Boat, RV, van, etc.	0	±32

West Hollywood city, California: view 11 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0684410

Housing types · West Hollywood city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	26,079	±748
Total: / 1, detached	2,428	±406
Total: / 1, attached	539	±199
Total: / 2	832	±228
Total: / 3 or 4	1,026	±272
Total: / 5 to 9	4,447	±626
Total: / 10 to 19	6,132	±809
Total: / 20 to 49	5,358	±666
Total: / 50 or more	5,283	±573
Total: / Mobile home	34	±40
Total: / Boat, RV, van, etc.	0	±29

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B08301 · 2020 to 2024

Commuting methods

Travel modes and working from home describe resident workers, not only renters. Total and subgroup rows overlap. These figures do not measure current transit service or daily trips.

Measured population: Workers 16 years and over. Units: Workers age 16 and over.

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63 table rows across 3 geographic areas. Totals may overlap component rows. Snapshot prepared September 22, 2026.

Los Angeles city, California: view 21 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0644000

Commuting methods · Los Angeles city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	1,896,780	±7,372
Total: / Car, truck, or van:	1,299,536	±7,313
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Drove alone	1,134,563	±7,091
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled:	164,973	±3,827
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 2-person carpool	124,437	±3,273
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 3-person carpool	25,442	±1,664
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 4-person carpool	8,902	±969
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 5- or 6-person carpool	4,446	±613
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 7-or-more-person carpool	1,746	±386
Total: / Public transportation:	115,889	±3,240
Total: / Public transportation: / Bus	100,927	±2,995
Total: / Public transportation: / Subway or elevated rail	10,016	±879
Total: / Public transportation: / Long-distance train or commuter rail	1,635	±361
Total: / Public transportation: / Light rail, streetcar or trolley (carro público in Puerto Rico)	1,676	±305
Total: / Public transportation: / Ferryboat	1,635	±544
Total: / Taxi or ride-hailing services	7,771	±743
Total: / Motorcycle	3,827	±433
Total: / Bicycle	11,131	±949
Total: / Walked	60,470	±2,255
Total: / Other means	27,839	±1,664
Total: / Worked from home	370,317	±4,702

Santa Monica city, California: view 21 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0670000

Commuting methods · Santa Monica city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	50,357	±1,314
Total: / Car, truck, or van:	25,091	±1,418
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Drove alone	23,659	±1,311
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled:	1,432	±442
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 2-person carpool	1,076	±389
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 3-person carpool	89	±73
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 4-person carpool	104	±83
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 5- or 6-person carpool	127	±123
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 7-or-more-person carpool	36	±59
Total: / Public transportation:	1,116	±319
Total: / Public transportation: / Bus	930	±299
Total: / Public transportation: / Subway or elevated rail	79	±55
Total: / Public transportation: / Long-distance train or commuter rail	0	±32
Total: / Public transportation: / Light rail, streetcar or trolley (carro público in Puerto Rico)	107	±73
Total: / Public transportation: / Ferryboat	0	±32
Total: / Taxi or ride-hailing services	76	±68
Total: / Motorcycle	144	±120
Total: / Bicycle	963	±269
Total: / Walked	2,422	±460
Total: / Other means	1,230	±430
Total: / Worked from home	19,315	±1,084

West Hollywood city, California: view 21 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0684410

Commuting methods · West Hollywood city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	22,708	±1,115
Total: / Car, truck, or van:	12,847	±1,194
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Drove alone	12,276	±1,244
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled:	571	±277
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 2-person carpool	547	±280
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 3-person carpool	24	±41
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 4-person carpool	0	±29
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 5- or 6-person carpool	0	±29
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 7-or-more-person carpool	0	±29
Total: / Public transportation:	717	±376
Total: / Public transportation: / Bus	613	±361
Total: / Public transportation: / Subway or elevated rail	104	±101
Total: / Public transportation: / Long-distance train or commuter rail	0	±29
Total: / Public transportation: / Light rail, streetcar or trolley (carro público in Puerto Rico)	0	±29
Total: / Public transportation: / Ferryboat	0	±29
Total: / Taxi or ride-hailing services	85	±115
Total: / Motorcycle	140	±78
Total: / Bicycle	167	±142
Total: / Walked	1,333	±422
Total: / Other means	321	±163
Total: / Worked from home	7,098	±727

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B08303 · 2020 to 2024

Travel time to work

Published journey time bands describe resident commuters. People working from home are excluded. This is not an address specific route estimate or a current traffic forecast.

Measured population: Workers 16 years and over who did not work from home. Units: Workers age 16 and over who did not work from home.

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39 table rows across 3 geographic areas. Totals may overlap component rows. Snapshot prepared September 22, 2026.

Los Angeles city, California: view 13 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0644000

Travel time to work · Los Angeles city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	1,526,463	±7,728
Total: / Less than 5 minutes	22,720	±1,289
Total: / 5 to 9 minutes	78,205	±2,807
Total: / 10 to 14 minutes	141,023	±3,535
Total: / 15 to 19 minutes	197,364	±3,344
Total: / 20 to 24 minutes	213,318	±3,720
Total: / 25 to 29 minutes	94,095	±2,470
Total: / 30 to 34 minutes	305,856	±4,350
Total: / 35 to 39 minutes	51,122	±1,954
Total: / 40 to 44 minutes	83,618	±2,709
Total: / 45 to 59 minutes	156,750	±2,990
Total: / 60 to 89 minutes	134,921	±2,807
Total: / 90 or more minutes	47,471	±1,954

Santa Monica city, California: view 13 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0670000

Travel time to work · Santa Monica city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	31,042	±1,411
Total: / Less than 5 minutes	611	±226
Total: / 5 to 9 minutes	2,691	±483
Total: / 10 to 14 minutes	5,202	±602
Total: / 15 to 19 minutes	4,852	±742
Total: / 20 to 24 minutes	3,950	±625
Total: / 25 to 29 minutes	2,038	±444
Total: / 30 to 34 minutes	4,786	±582
Total: / 35 to 39 minutes	1,099	±240
Total: / 40 to 44 minutes	1,453	±380
Total: / 45 to 59 minutes	2,264	±587
Total: / 60 to 89 minutes	1,841	±490
Total: / 90 or more minutes	255	±148

West Hollywood city, California: view 13 published rows

city · GEO_ID 1600000US0684410

Travel time to work · West Hollywood city, California · 2020 to 2024
Published category	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total:	15,610	±1,122
Total: / Less than 5 minutes	178	±139
Total: / 5 to 9 minutes	849	±246
Total: / 10 to 14 minutes	1,940	±491
Total: / 15 to 19 minutes	2,100	±538
Total: / 20 to 24 minutes	2,005	±584
Total: / 25 to 29 minutes	1,206	±462
Total: / 30 to 34 minutes	3,523	±663
Total: / 35 to 39 minutes	827	±269
Total: / 40 to 44 minutes	576	±247
Total: / 45 to 59 minutes	1,517	±456
Total: / 60 to 89 minutes	747	±361
Total: / 90 or more minutes	142	±95

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25004 · 2020 to 2024

Vacancy status

Not every vacant home is offered for rent. Compare the published categories, including homes for rent, homes awaiting occupancy, seasonal use and other vacancies.

Measured population: Vacant housing units. Each geography is shown separately. These are historical counts, not a current inventory, a neighborhood ranking or a rental vacancy rate.

Los Angeles city, California

2020 to 2024 vacant housing units
Vacancy status	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total vacant housing units	115,235	±3,053
For rent	44,494	±1,791
Rented, not occupied	7,023	±747
For sale only	4,630	±529
Sold, not occupied	3,982	±545
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use	13,266	±950
For migrant workers	89	±100
Other vacant	41,751	±1,798

Santa Monica city, California

2020 to 2024 vacant housing units
Vacancy status	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total vacant housing units	5,977	±679
For rent	2,934	±582
Rented, not occupied	212	±221
For sale only	38	±63
Sold, not occupied	35	±44
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use	739	±304
For migrant workers	0	±32
Other vacant	2,019	±507

West Hollywood city, California

2020 to 2024 vacant housing units
Vacancy status	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total vacant housing units	3,159	±562
For rent	1,292	±401
Rented, not occupied	92	±110
For sale only	0	±29
Sold, not occupied	81	±67
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use	465	±253
For migrant workers	0	±29
Other vacant	1,229	±427

24 observations across 3 geographic areas. The total is followed by its seven components; do not add the total to those components.

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Added September 23, 2026. U.S. Census Bureau estimates, republished by Homzora. No Homzora renter survey responses are included.

Census table B25034 · 2020 to 2024

Year structure built

Compare housing units by the period when their structures were built. These counts describe the housing stock, including occupied and vacant homes. They do not measure the condition of an apartment, its renovation date or its availability for rent.

Los Angeles city, California

2020 to 2024 housing units by structure construction period
Construction period	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total housing units	1,554,332	±4,168
Built 2020 or later	20,740	±1,080
Built 2010 to 2019	101,205	±2,680
Built 2000 to 2009	90,157	±2,228
Built 1990 to 1999	86,326	±2,167
Built 1980 to 1989	169,218	±2,762
Built 1970 to 1979	205,748	±3,009
Built 1960 to 1969	199,427	±3,090
Built 1950 to 1959	247,983	±3,635
Built 1940 to 1949	137,305	±2,535
Built 1939 or earlier	296,223	±3,174

Santa Monica city, California

2020 to 2024 housing units by structure construction period
Construction period	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total housing units	53,274	±1,125
Built 2020 or later	592	±184
Built 2010 to 2019	2,960	±492
Built 2000 to 2009	2,985	±500
Built 1990 to 1999	3,382	±557
Built 1980 to 1989	4,265	±635
Built 1970 to 1979	10,196	±971
Built 1960 to 1969	9,364	±994
Built 1950 to 1959	7,373	±793
Built 1940 to 1949	4,967	±663
Built 1939 or earlier	7,190	±694

West Hollywood city, California

2020 to 2024 housing units by structure construction period
Construction period	Estimate	90% margin of error
Total housing units	26,079	±748
Built 2020 or later	114	±134
Built 2010 to 2019	1,401	±373
Built 2000 to 2009	638	±264
Built 1990 to 1999	1,014	±325
Built 1980 to 1989	1,960	±412
Built 1970 to 1979	5,097	±626
Built 1960 to 1969	5,469	±737
Built 1950 to 1959	4,240	±728
Built 1940 to 1949	1,690	±412
Built 1939 or earlier	4,456	±784

33 observations across 3 geographic areas. Each geography remains separate. The total is followed by ten components; do not add the total to its components or add margins of error.

Download CSV · Download JSON and provenance · Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Added September 23, 2026. Census estimates, republished by Homzora. No Homzora renter survey responses are included.

Prepared by Homzora Team. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Download original six table selection record.

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To turn your housing research into a household budget, use the Los Angeles rental budget guide to organize questions about utilities, transportation and upfront costs. Keep these historical Census estimates separate from current written quotes for individual homes.