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Living in
Willowbrook.
Willowbrook is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Willowbrook
Living in Willowbrook means joining a densely packed, family-oriented community in South Los Angeles where about half of households have children and the median age is just under 31. The area has a strong Latino community (historically around 64% of the population) alongside a significant African American presence, creating a neighborhood with deep roots and established social networks rather than a transient feel. Housing is relatively affordable compared to much of Los Angeles County—median home values around $559,200 and rents averaging $1,570 a month—though that still reflects the broader LA housing market; roughly 43% of residents own their homes while 57% rent, so there's a solid mix of both.
Willowbrook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Foreign-Born
35.9%
Broadband Internet
83.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Willowbrook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Willowbrook, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.5%), and 70.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.4%
of households
Married Couples
42.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.61
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 23% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Willowbrook
In Willowbrook, rent runs 23% below the CA average, and home values are 24% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,804
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $655,105 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Willowbrook and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Willowbrook, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Willowbrook: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Willowbrook is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Willowbrook 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
Commute33.1 min avg
How Willowbrook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Willowbrook, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 10 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Willowbrook, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Willowbrook, 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.
146 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook, 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
Willowbrook is less than 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
Willowbrook 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 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Willowbrook
Willowbrook has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Gardena
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Huntington Park
Lac/rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.9 mi away · Downey
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.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Willowbrook
Willowbrook's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.4%
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 & Universities in Willowbrook
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 282 students · in-state tuition $23,407 · 68% graduate · median earnings $79,596 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (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
7.4 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
11 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
3.9 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, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Willowbrook
Willowbrook has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
33 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
58 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Willowbrook
Willowbrook Library
11737 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles
Cities Near Willowbrook
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Willowbrook FAQ
Is Willowbrook, California affordable?⌄
Willowbrook's median rent is $1,570/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,582/year. Median home value is $559,200.
Is Willowbrook, California safe?⌄
Willowbrook is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Willowbrook, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Willowbrook, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Willowbrook, California?⌄
The cost of living in Willowbrook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,570/month and median household income is $62,582/year. The median home value is $559,200. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Willowbrook, California?⌄
The average commute in Willowbrook is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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