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Living in
West Hollywood.
About
Life in West Hollywood
Living in West Hollywood means embracing a dense, walkable urban lifestyle where you can genuinely get around without a car—something rare in LA County. The Sunset Strip drives much of the city's identity and economy, but day-to-day life here centers on compact residential neighborhoods just a few blocks wide, strong arts and cultural programming, and a well-established LGBTQ+ community (roughly a third of residents). The job market is decent with 6.7% unemployment, though many residents commute outside the city—averaging 27.5 minutes.
West Hollywood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
23.6%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.6% foreign-born, most often from Russia
Who lives in West Hollywood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Hollywood, the largest foreign-born group is from Russia (10.4%), and 8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
3.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
3.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
58.7%
of households
Married Couples
14.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.52
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in West Hollywood
In West Hollywood, home values are 26% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,286
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
19.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $982,507 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above CA average
Unemployment in West Hollywood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in West Hollywood is 1.2 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 West Hollywood 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
Commute27.1 min avg
How West Hollywood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Hollywood, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 11 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 135% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in West Hollywood runs 135% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
772.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,822.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, 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.
170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, 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
West Hollywood is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Hollywood has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 52°F | 4.14" |
| Feb | 67°F | 51°F | 4.73" |
| Mar | 68°F | 52°F | 2.73" |
| Apr | 70°F | 54°F | 0.77" |
| May | 70°F | 56°F | 0.42" |
| Jun | 73°F | 59°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 77°F | 62°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 79°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 79°F | 63°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 76°F | 60°F | 0.72" |
| Nov | 72°F | 55°F | 0.99" |
| Dec | 67°F | 51°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Hollywood
West Hollywood has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 8700 Beverly Blvd
- Hospital campus: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 8635 W 3rd St Ste 590, Los Angeles
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Docs Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.2 mi away · Los Angeles
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Hollywood
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.5 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Hollywood
West Hollywood's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Hollywood (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
4.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Northridge
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,691 students · in-state tuition $7,850 · 72% graduate · median earnings $63,721 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (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
6.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Hollywood
West Hollywood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
23 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
67 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Hollywood
West Hollywood Library
625 North San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
Cities Near West Hollywood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to West Hollywood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
West Hollywood FAQ
Is West Hollywood, California affordable?⌄
West Hollywood's median rent is $2,091/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,995/year. Median home value is $924,800.
Is West Hollywood, California safe?⌄
West Hollywood's violent crime rate was 772 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4823 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Hollywood, California?⌄
West Hollywood has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Hollywood, California?⌄
The cost of living in West Hollywood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,091/month and median household income is $96,995/year. The median home value is $924,800. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Hollywood, California?⌄
The average commute in West Hollywood 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