So, who wants to buy a house in Los Angeles County? Seemingly everyone. In a county of 10 million residents that spans over 4,000 square miles, this densely populated area includes 3,328,398 households with an average of three persons per unit.

Census Reporter, a website that makes easy-to-read infographics from U.S. Census Bureau data points out that of the 3,579,423 housing units available in the county, nearly 93% of them are occupied. Furthermore, 55% of them are owner-occupied, and the average cost for a mortgage in Los Angeles County is $2,500.

Property values are great, however, with the median value of owner-occupied housing units being between half and three-quarters of a million dollars, coming in at $644,100, according to 2020 Census data.

So where do all these folks work? Great question. There’s a wide variety of industries in L.A. County with solidly-paying jobs that make buying a home in Los Angeles County a reality. From the county that gave us Space X, Trader Joe’s, Makita Tools, Molina Healthcare, The Honest Company, Memorex, Isuzu, Hulu, Princess Cruise Lines, Mattel Inc., and so many more major corporations, securing employment in the county should not be incredibly challenging.

It nearly goes without saying that Los Angeles County is the entertainment media production Center of the Universe, with cities like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Burbank, and Malibu in its midst. All five major film studios: Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios are located within the county.

And there are other robust industries too. With the Port of Los Angeles and The Port of Long Beach bringing a large influx of international trade to the region, the former port is reported to be the busiest container port in North America, and processes 10-million container units in a 12-month period.

The average household income in Los Angeles County is a little over $68,000 with 79% of the population achieving a high school diploma or higher. Los Angeles County lags behind other counties of similar economies though, with only about a third of its residents achieving a Bachelor’s degree or higher.