West Hollywood, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in West Hollywood, California

Life in West Hollywood research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in West Hollywood over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of West Hollywood based on the most recently available data.

34,884 Population
$1,019,551 Median home value
$96,995 Median income
182 Cost of living +82% vs US
$2,091 Median rent
8.9% Unemployment
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West Hollywood SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 9.5/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 4/10
Amenities 10/10
Education 9.5/10
Commute 5/10

Crime in West Hollywood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Hollywood. Key points include:

  • There were 2,163 total crimes in West Hollywood in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hollywood is 6,375.3 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hollywood is 884.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hollywood is 5,491.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in West Hollywood is 200.83% above the national average.

2,163
Total Crimes
200.83%
Above National Average
West Hollywood
US

Crime In West Hollywood Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
West Hollywood
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,163 6,375.3 2,564.5 2,119.2
Violent Crime 300 884.2 486.0 359.0
Murder 2 5.9 4.5 5.0
Robbery 107 315.4 119.1 61.0
Aggravated Assault 165 486.3 325.8 256.0
Property Crime 1,863 5,491.0 2,078.4 1,760.0
Burglary 290 854.8 305.8 229.0
Larceny 1,444 4,256.1 1,345.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 129 380.2 427.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in West Hollywood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Hollywood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in West Hollywood is 182 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in West Hollywood is 1.8x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in West Hollywood is $1,019,551.

  • The median income in West Hollywood is $96,995.

182
West Hollywood's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
West Hollywood
US

Cost Of Living In West Hollywood Comparison Table

Living Expense West Hollywood California National Average
Overall 182 142 100
Services 110 110 100
Groceries 117 118 100
Health 345 197 100
Housing 114 120 100
Transportation 121 121 100
Utilities 118 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

West Hollywood, CA Weather

  • The average high in West Hollywood 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.

StatWest Hollywood
Average Annual High75.3
Average Annual Low54.1
Annual Precipitation Days22.7
Average Annual Precipitation16.2
Average Annual Snowfall0.2
75.3°
Average High
22.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

West Hollywood, CA Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About West Hollywood

HomeSnacks User · 2018-09-06 02:25:22.835595
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I went to West Hollywood for just a couple of days. I fell in love immediately. We stayed at a little motel that wasn't the best, but that didn't even matter. We walked around all night and drove around the next day for hours.

My favorite thing to do would just be to sit outside at a restaurant and people watch. I loved the shops. We drove around and looked at the different apartments and houses.

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West Hollywood Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in West Hollywood

The current population in West Hollywood is 34,884. The population has increased 0.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 34,884 -0.6%
2023 35,090 -0.8%
2022 35,358 -0.9%
2021 35,678 0.5%
2020 35,506 -2.6%
2019 36,450 0.2%
2018 36,384 0.7%
2017 36,148 1.4%
2016 35,661 0.9%
2015 35,332 0.8%
2014 35,053 1.0%
2013 34,709 0.4%
2012 34,572 0.0%
2011 34,564 -0.3%
2010 34,657 -

Race / Ethnicity in West Hollywood

White 69.5% (24,236)
African American 4.3% (1,516)
American Indian 0.1% (35)
Asian 6.1% (2,111)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 1.3% (446)
Two Or More 5.6% (1,962)
Hispanic 13.1% (4,578)
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West Hollywood is:

  • 69.5% White with 24,236 White residents.

  • 4.3% African American with 1,516 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.

  • 6.1% Asian with 2,111 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.3% Other with 446 Other residents.

  • 5.6% Two Or More with 1,962 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.1% Hispanic with 4,578 Hispanic residents.

Race West Hollywood CA USA
White 69.5% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 4.3% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 6.1% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 1.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.6% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 13.1% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in West Hollywood

Female 43.9% (15,319)
Male 56.1% (19,565)
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  • West Hollywood is 43.9% female with 15,319 female residents.

  • West Hollywood is 56.1% male with 19,565 male residents.

Gender West Hollywood CA USA
Female 43.9% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 56.1% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in West Hollywood for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (1,395)
9-12th Grade 1.0% (348)
High School / GED 9.0% (3,139)
Some College 14.0% (4,883)
Associate's Degree 8.0% (2,790)
Bachelor's Degree 42.0% (14,651)
Master's Degree 15.0% (5,232)
Professional Degree 5.0% (1,744)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (697)
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  • 4.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed 9-12th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed associate's degree.

  • 42.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed doctorate degree.

Education West Hollywood CA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 9.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 14.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 42.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 5.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For West Hollywood, California

Less than $10,000 6.0% (210,947)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% (153,416)
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% (216,883)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% (196,793)
$35,000 to $49,999 8.2% (285,068)
$50,000 to $74,999 9.6% (334,381)
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% (399,826)
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% (685,960)
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% (289,025)
$200,000 or more 20.5% (716,096)
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  • 6.0% of households in West Hollywood earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in West Hollywood earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in West Hollywood earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.6% of households in West Hollywood earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.2% of households in West Hollywood earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 9.6% of households in West Hollywood earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in West Hollywood earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.7% of households in West Hollywood earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in West Hollywood earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 20.5% of households in West Hollywood earn $200,000 or more.

Income West Hollywood CA USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.2% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 9.6% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 20.5% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)