City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Culver City, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Culver City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

39,993
Residents
$122,312
Median income
$1,126,900
Median home
$2,601
Median rent (state)

Culver City - the verdict

Nationally, Culver City sits in the 88th percentile for household income and the 2nd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

88th
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
93rd
percentile, median rent
2nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Culver City, CA

39,993 people live in Culver City, California - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $122,312 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.1%. Culver City's housing stock carries a median value of $1,126,900, and the median resident age is 41.2 years. 64.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 65.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 84 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 171% from five years earlier. Culver City's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 6530.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 63.7°F with 14.1 inches of precipitation per year.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,601 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 100.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

39,993 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$122,312 /yr

Poverty 3.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Culver City compare to other US cities?

Culver City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 88% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 93% pricier than other cities
Safety 2% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just California and the picture shifts: Culver City ranks #433 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Culver City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

88thIncome percentile
2ndSafety percentile

88th percentile nationally for median household income · 2nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Culver City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Culver City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 32 Avg. percentile National median
Culver City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Culver City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,126,900 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Culver City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Culver City, CA Culver City, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Culver City, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Culver City, CA median $122,312/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Culver City, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Culver City, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 64.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
39,993
Median Income
$122,312
Median Home Value
$1,126,900
Median Age
41.2
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor force participation
65.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
64.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
6530.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
667.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
5862.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.7°F
Annual Precipitation
14.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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39,000 residents39,500 residents40,000 residents40,500 residents41,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 40,718 residents 39,452 residents ▼ -3.1%
Culver City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
84
housing units authorized
Single-Family
75
detached homes
Multifamily
9
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 31
2020 68
2021 110
2022 86
2023 143
2024 84

Permit volume increased 171% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
61.0%
Carpool
3.0%
Public Transit
2.4%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
28.6%
Other
3.3%

Based on 20,988 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Culver City sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,601/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
100.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

San Gabriel
38,764 people
Rancho Palos Verdes
41,259 people
Bell Gardens
38,661 people
Stanton
38,639 people
Calexico
38,476 people
La Quinta
38,299 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Culver City's 39,993 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Norwich, CT
39,992 people
Oviedo, FL
39,990 people
Plant City, FL
40,009 people
Cape Girardeau, MO
40,047 people
Hurst, TX
39,912 people
Wausau, WI
39,893 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Culver City's $122,312 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Marlboro, MD
$122,313 median income
Tiger Point, FL
$122,308 median income
Eleele, HI
$122,308 median income
Rockville, MD
$122,384 median income
Grey Forest, TX
$122,222 median income
Leonardo, NJ
$122,216 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Culver City, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Culver City, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 51.6% 8.0% 19.3% 16.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.6% White 51.6% Black or African American 8.0% Asian 19.3% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 4.3% Two or more races 16.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Culver City compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Culver City (this city) 39,993 $122,312
San Gabriel 38,764 $87,592
Rancho Palos Verdes 41,259 $175,307
Bell Gardens 38,661 $55,372
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Culver City, CA?

What is the population of Culver City, CA? +

Culver City, CA has a population of 39,993 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Culver City, CA? +

Culver City households earn a median of $122,312 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Culver City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Culver City; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Culver City, CA safe? +

Culver City has a total crime rate of 6530.1 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Culver City, CA? +

The median home value in Culver City is $1,126,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Culver City? +

Culver City has an average annual temperature of 63.7°F, 14.1 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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