West Hollywood

West Hollywood

West Hollywood—or WeHo to those in the know—is where creativity, diversity, and pure LA energy collide in the best possible way. This independent city (yep, it’s not technically part of Los Angeles) has built a reputation as one of the most progressive, vibrant, and unapologetically fun places to live in all of Southern California. And that reputation? Totally earned.

The Sunset Strip alone is legendary—world-famous music venues like the Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy, restaurants where you might spot anyone from rock stars to reality TV personalities, and nightlife that keeps the energy going until the sun comes up. But WeHo isn’t just about the party scene. The Design District along Melrose and Robertson offers high-end furniture showrooms and interior design resources that attract professionals from across the country. Santa Monica Boulevard pulses with LGBTQ+ pride, excellent restaurants, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home.

The residential areas provide unexpected pockets of tranquility—tree-lined streets with beautifully maintained apartment buildings, charming bungalows, and modern condos that offer rooftop views stretching from Downtown to the ocean. West Hollywood Park recently got a massive upgrade, creating green space, a pool, and recreation areas that serve as the community’s living room.

Living here means walking to incredible restaurants (everything from upscale steakhouses to authentic Israeli cafes), being at the center of LA’s creative industries, and enjoying a city government that actually innovates—WeHo pioneered everything from rideshare regulations to progressive social policies.

Demographics

• Population: Approximately 35,000 residents
• Median household income: $71,000
• Median home value: $1,275,000
• Average age: 41 years
• Diversity: 77% White, 10% Latino, 7% Asian, 6% other
• Education: 61% hold bachelor’s degrees or higher
• Renter-occupied homes: 82%

Fun To Know

West Hollywood only became an incorporated city in 1984, making it one of California’s youngest cities! Before that, it was an unincorporated area where the Los Angeles County Sheriff had jurisdiction—and that lawlessness in the mid-20th century is exactly what allowed the Sunset Strip’s legendary rock clubs and nightlife scene to flourish without the strict regulations of neighboring cities.

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