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Inglewood.
About
Life in Inglewood
Living in Inglewood means you're part of a dense, working-class neighborhood just a few miles from LAX—close enough that airport noise is real, but far enough that you're not dealing with it constantly. It's a city of about 107,000 people with a Latino community (52% of residents) and significant African American presence (39%), plus smaller Asian and white populations, creating a genuinely diverse feel on the street level. The median household income is around $73,000, and while housing costs are substantial—median rent sits at $1,787 a month and homes average $792,800—it's actually more affordable than many other LA County options if you're willing to live in a denser, older neighborhood.
Inglewood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Foreign-Born
28.7%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
-5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Inglewood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Inglewood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.6%), and 43.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.6%
of households
Married Couples
34.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
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 12% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Inglewood
In Inglewood, rent runs 12% below the CA average, and home values are 8% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,847
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
36.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $750,676 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Inglewood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Inglewood is 0.6 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Inglewood 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
Commute30.5 min avg
How Inglewood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Inglewood, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 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 108% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Inglewood runs 108% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
683.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,208
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Inglewood 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 Inglewood, 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.
147 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Inglewood is about 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 Inglewood, 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
Inglewood is about 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Inglewood has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 49°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 67°F | 51°F | 2.96" |
| Mar | 68°F | 53°F | 1.67" |
| Apr | 70°F | 55°F | 0.60" |
| May | 71°F | 58°F | 0.29" |
| Jun | 73°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Jul | 77°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 79°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 79°F | 65°F | 0.17" |
| Oct | 76°F | 60°F | 0.48" |
| Nov | 72°F | 54°F | 0.72" |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Inglewood
Inglewood has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Gardena
Cedar-sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Marina Del Rey
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.9 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.
Education23.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Inglewood
Inglewood's student/teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
26
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Inglewood (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
9.7 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
5.6 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
12.6 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
8.1 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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Inglewood
Inglewood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
26 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
64 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Inglewood
Inglewood Public Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
Crenshaw-Imperial Library
11141 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood
Cities Near Inglewood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Inglewood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Inglewood FAQ
Is Inglewood, California affordable?⌄
Inglewood's median rent is $1,787/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $72,750/year. Median home value is $792,800.
Is Inglewood, California safe?⌄
Inglewood's violent crime rate was 684 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3208 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Inglewood, California?⌄
Inglewood has an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Inglewood, California?⌄
The cost of living in Inglewood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,787/month and median household income is $72,750/year. The median home value is $792,800. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Inglewood, California?⌄
The average commute in Inglewood is 31 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