Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

Living in Sylmar

Bikeability36
Walkability25
Commute23
Public Transit46
Affordability45
Public Safety42
Airports81
Hospitals34
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

103kPopulation+9.3k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
81%Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$75kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$431kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$256 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sylmar

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Sylmar

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5340
Feb5450
Mar5730
Apr6010
May6500
Jun6900
Jul7500
Aug7600
Sep7300
Oct6610
Nov5810
Dec5330

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylmar

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding60
Tornado5
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