West Hollywood, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,450 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18250.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.22% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,467 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Hollywood declined by 1.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 35,074 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Hollywood has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,810 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.09% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Hollywood is about 4% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,103 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 20.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Hollywood is about 79.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,103 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Hollywood spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 232 hours, about 9.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 232 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,185 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 25.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,235 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Hollywood is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Hollywood has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.55 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
West Hollywood has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Hollywood, California.
What is the population of West Hollywood, California?
The population of West Hollywood, California is 34,450, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Hollywood, California?
The population density of West Hollywood, California is 18250.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Hollywood, California?
The median household income in West Hollywood, California is $92,810, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Hollywood, California?
The median home price in West Hollywood, California is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hollywood, California?
The unemployment rate in West Hollywood, California is 8.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.