What are the schools like in Inglewood, CA?

Inglewood is served primarily by Inglewood Unified. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.0:1.

What is the median household income in Inglewood?

The median household income in Inglewood, CA is $67,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Inglewood, CA?

Inglewood has an average high temperature of 67.3°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches.

Inglewood, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Inglewood, CA affordable or expensive?

Inglewood's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Inglewood is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $689,700 and the median rent is $1,666 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Inglewood, CA?

Inglewood has a violent crime rate of 674.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3614.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Inglewood, CA a Good Place to Live?

Inglewood is a mid-sized city of 106,806 in California, with a median household income of $67,563 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Inglewood's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Inglewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Inglewood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Inglewood's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Inglewood costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Inglewood, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$689,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,666	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Inglewood's violent crime rate is 674.6 per 100,000 residents — 78% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

674.6 /100k

Property Crime

3614.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Inglewood is served primarily by Inglewood Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Inglewood, CA	National Avg
School District	Inglewood Unified	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Inglewood sees average highs of 67.3°F in January and 77.2°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Inglewood, CA
Average High — January	67.3°F
Average High — July	77.2°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Inglewood, CA	National Avg
Population	106,806	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lennox, CA 1 mi Westmont, CA 3 mi View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 3 mi Hawthorne, CA 3 mi Del Aire, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Inglewood

Inglewood, CA is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

90305 90301 90302 90303

Inglewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inglewood, CA affordable or expensive?

Inglewood's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Inglewood roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $689,700 and median rent is $1,666/month.

What is the crime rate in Inglewood, CA?

Inglewood's violent crime rate is 674.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3614.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Inglewood?

Public schools in Inglewood are operated by Inglewood Unified. The district has 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Inglewood, CA a good place to live?

Inglewood, CA has a population of 106,806, a median household income of $67,563, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Inglewood?

Inglewood averages 67.3°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Inglewood?

Inglewood, CA is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 90305, 90301, 90302, 90303.

What is the population of Inglewood?

The population of Inglewood, California is 106,806 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Inglewood?

Key numbers for living in Inglewood: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $689,700, median household income $67,563, crime index 175 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Inglewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.