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Culver City.
About
Life in Culver City
Moving to Culver City means settling into a compact, walkable-by-LA-standards neighborhood that punches above its weight culturally. Yes, the film industry presence is real—Sony Pictures and studio lots are part of the fabric—but day-to-day life here feels more like a genuinely livable suburb than a tourist destination. You'll pay for that privilege: median home prices hover around $1.1 million and rent runs $2,737 monthly, putting it firmly in the pricey LA category.
Culver City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
24.4%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Culver City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Culver City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.8%), and 16.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Culver City
In Culver City, rent runs 34% above the CA average, and home values are 56% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,943
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,274,528 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Culver City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Culver City is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Culver City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute26.7 min avg
How Culver City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Culver City, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 101% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Culver City runs 101% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
662.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,876.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Culver City Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Culver City, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
165 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Culver City is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Culver City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Culver City is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate77°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Culver City has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
29
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 48°F | 3.25" |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 3.46" |
| Mar | 68°F | 51°F | 2.16" |
| Apr | 71°F | 53°F | 0.60" |
| May | 72°F | 57°F | 0.38" |
| Jun | 75°F | 60°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 78°F | 63°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 79°F | 64°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 78°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 76°F | 58°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 71°F | 52°F | 0.94" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 2.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Culver City
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Culver City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.5 mi away · Los Angeles
Cedar-sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Marina Del Rey
Docs Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.1 mi away · Los Angeles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Culver City
Culver City's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 62.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Culver City (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
5.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 21,440 students · in-state tuition $1,158 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,589 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
6.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
12.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Culver City
Culver City has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
22 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
68 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Culver City
Culver City Julian Dixon Library
4975 Overland Ave., Culver City
Cities Near Culver City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Culver City?
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Culver City FAQ
Is Culver City, California affordable?⌄
Culver City's median rent is $2,737/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,389/year. Median home value is $1,142,900.
Is Culver City, California safe?⌄
Culver City's violent crime rate was 663 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4877 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Culver City, California?⌄
Culver City has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Culver City, California?⌄
The cost of living in Culver City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,737/month and median household income is $117,389/year. The median home value is $1,142,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Culver City, California?⌄
The average commute in Culver City is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from