Los Angeles County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 34,371
Where West Hollywood stands
Population shrinking 1.0% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 26.9 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in West Hollywood for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →West Hollywood has held up across the cycle: home values at $1,011,463 with +0.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
West Hollywood's population is shrinking 1.0% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.
About West Hollywood
West Hollywood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with an estimated population of 34,371. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The population has contracted 1.0% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in West Hollywood is $1,011,463 as of 2026-04, down 2.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +0.0% annual growth (-8.1% from the 5-year peak). Rents in West Hollywood average $3,133 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.4%). The composite momentum score is 42 of 100 (Cooling). Buyers may find more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
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About West Hollywood (Wikipedia)
West Hollywood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Incorporated in 1984, it is home to the Sunset Strip, and located between the cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. As of the 2020 U.S. census, its population was 35,757.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You have leverage. Negotiate price, ask for closing-cost credits, and don't waive inspection. Walk-away power is real in a Cooling market — use it.
Price aggressively (at or below recent sold comps) or be prepared to wait. Concessions — rate buydowns, closing costs, repair credits — are how deals close right now.
Cap rates are more attractive than they were 12 months ago but the appreciation tailwind is gone. Confirm tenant demand, vacancy rates, and exit liquidity before committing capital.
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Run the numbers for West Hollywood
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Hayden Panettiere says her mom superglued her tooth into her mouthWTOV · 12h ago
- West Hollywood Is Ready to Turn Pride Month Into a Citywide CelebrationLAmag · 1d ago
- 1006 Hancock Ave Unit B, West Hollywood, CA 90069Realtor.com · 5d ago
- City of West Hollywood Announces Jackie Rocco as Next City ManagerCity of West Hollywood · 5mo ago
- Man knocked out in brutal brawl in West Hollywood’s rainbow districtNew York Post · 3d ago
- An emergency response drill will close roads in West Hollywood on WednesdayLos Angeles Daily News · 3w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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