Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
16%
Mar Vista, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,376
Population
58,895
Renter Mix
63% Rent
A sought-after neighborhood on LA’s west side
Beach
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Ocean
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University
Adjacent to Santa Monica on the west side of Los Angeles, Mar Vista provides excellent access to Pacific Coast beaches, Downtown LA, Santa Monica College the University of California Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. It is also close to the mountains, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and Topanga State Park. LAX is a few minutes south of Mar Vista. A couple of blocks to the east, residents can enjoy Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and Marina Del Rey.
With its scenic views, beautiful homes along hilly streets, and proximity to everything LA has to offer, Mar Vista is one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. It is densely populated, diverse, and – like much of LA -- expensive. The Mar Vista Recreation Center provides residents with basketball courts, a playground, a gym, a roller hockey rink, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. Venice Boulevard runs through Mar Vista and is lined with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. To get around without a car, Mar Vista offers a bike-sharing program and LAnow, a shuttle service reserved through an app.
Explore the City
Residents of Mar Vista can catch food trucks at select locations.
Farmer's Market back the streets of Mar vista.
Take your dog to run at the dog park at Airport Park in Santa Monica.
Coffee Connection is a Mar Vista local favorite, a non profit coffee shop with a cozy patio.
Mar Vista has a rich culture with nightlife, shops, restaurants, and more.
Kids in Mar Vista can enjoy the playground Clover Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,556
Average: $134,013
Education
31,017
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,770
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mar Vista has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mar Vista, CA is $1,895 for a studio, $2,376 for one bedroom, $1,812 for two bedrooms, and $3,014 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mar Vista has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,376/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$13,043/month
2,419 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,091/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mar Vista, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Mathias Botanical Garden
- Santa Monica State Beach
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.