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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Los Angeles County, CA — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Los Angeles County, California. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

9,848,406

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$93,904

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

54%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,964/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
23.4%
Ages 20–29
14.2%
Ages 30–39
15.4%
Ages 40–49
13.3%
Ages 50–59
13.0%
Ages 60–69
10.9%
Over 70
9.8%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
18.0%
$30K–$50K
12.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Very Expensive (>7x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

11.9x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
11.9x

At 11.9x price-to-income, median home prices in Los Angeles County are significantly above what income alone can support.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$1,000,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,964/mo
Homeownership Rate
46%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$2,182/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$5,862
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Los Angeles County HPI

N/A

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

N/A

vs. 2020 baseline

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

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Market Tier

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Per Capita Personal Income
$83,888
Labor Force
4,889,561
GDP
$811B
Building Permits
19,809

▼ −5.2% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$75.7B
State Home Price Index
972.4
State GDP
$4.0T

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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