- Home to around 12.5 million people and accounts for 27% of California's population
-Most populous county in the U.S. and is one of the most ethnically diverse
-Third largest metropolitan economy in the world with a GDP of over $700 billion
-LA Median Income: $68,000
-US Median Income: $62,000
-Around 18% of people in LA are living in poverty
-LA Median Property Value: $625,000
-US Median Property Value: $230,000
-Cost of housing in LA eats up more monthly income than any other major US city
-64% of occupied homes are rented (4th highest in US)