Northwood, California

    Cards (18)

    • What is Northwood?
      A 'community'
    • What is the population?
      22000
    • How many households are there?
      8200
    • Where in LA is Northwood situated?
      On the Southern edge of LA
    • What was Northwood formerly?
      Irvine ranch
    • What percentage of people here own their own house?
      90%
    • Describe the housing conditions here
      Houses on relatively large plots with big gardens. Streets lined with trees
    • What fraction of households contain school aged children?
      1/3
    • What are the pollution levels like in Northwood?
      Pollution is low, not much smog
    • What are the average yearly earnings?
      $86500 per year
    • What are the healthcare services like here?
      Very good, excellent even for an AC. As air pollution is low, there are less respiratory issues
    • How many high schools are there in Northwood?
      5
    • What percentage of the population (25+) have degrees?
      69%
    • What percentage of the population (25+) have masters degrees?
      20%
    • What percentage of the population are white?
      50%
    • What is the second largest ethnic group in Northwood?
      Asian migrants from Vietnam
    • What percentage lower is the crime rate than the national average?
      70% lower than national average
    • What may threaten Northwood in the future?
      As it's on the outskirts of LA, urban sprawl may threaten Northwood