West Athens SnackAbility
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Cost of living in West Athens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Athens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Athens is 147 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Athens is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Athens is $743,863.
The median income in West Athens is $67,201.
West Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Athens Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Athens | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 220 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Athens, CA Weather
The average high in West Athens is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Athens |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Athens Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Athens
The current population in West Athens is 8,726. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,726 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 9,064 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 9,131 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 9,621 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 9,554 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 9,706 | 13.2% |
| 2018 | 8,574 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 8,746 | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 7,921 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 8,320 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 8,615 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 8,506 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 8,794 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 8,431 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 8,307 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Athens
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West Athens is:
1.7% White with 151 White residents.
49.0% African American with 4,278 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 96 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 144 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 169 Two Or More residents.
44.0% Hispanic with 3,843 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Athens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 49.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 44.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Athens
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West Athens is 56.1% female with 4,891 female residents.
West Athens is 43.9% male with 3,835 male residents.
| Gender | West Athens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Athens for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in West Athens completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in West Athens completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in West Athens completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in West Athens completed some college.
11.0% of adults in West Athens completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in West Athens completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in West Athens completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in West Athens completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in West Athens completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Athens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Athens, California
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3.5% of households in West Athens earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in West Athens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.1% of households in West Athens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in West Athens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in West Athens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in West Athens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in West Athens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.3% of households in West Athens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in West Athens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.3% of households in West Athens earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Athens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
