Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
17%
Westchester, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,386
Population
35,225
Renter Mix
52% Rent
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Home to Los Angeles International Airport, Westchester is a vibrant neighborhood situated on the west side of Los Angeles County. Loyola Marymount University and Otis College of Art and Design also call Westchester home, contributing a rich cultural flair to the area. Westchester occupies a convenient locale, bordering Playa del Rey, Inglewood, and Culver City.
Westchester offers residents access to all kinds of amenities. Full of delectable cuisine options, Westchester has everything from upscale international fare to tasty eats food trucks, which congregate at Westchester First Fridays. The Westchester Recreation Center and Westchester Golf Course provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in addition to the nearby Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Proximate to major freeways, Westchester is close to a number of attractions such as the Forum, the Museum of Jurassic Technology, Venice Beach Boardwalk, Dockweiler Beach, and Playa del Rey Beach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,760
Average: $151,759
Education
17,367
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,254
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westchester has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Westchester, CA is $2,386 for one bedroom, $3,381 for two bedrooms, and $5,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westchester has increased by 12.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,386/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$7,063/month
1,789 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,925/month
668 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,164/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westchester, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Santa Monica State Beach
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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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 February 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.