Review Economic and Quality of Life Data

If you are looking to expand, relocate, or start your business in Los Angeles, we encourage you to browse the economic and city data below. Los Angeles has one of the most diverse and dynamic economies in the United States, with endless opportunity for your business.

Summary

  • LA Facts
    • A summary of facts about LA--including demographics, climate, airport traffic, and the local economy.
    • Source: LA Inc.

Key Economic Data

  • Airport Passenger and Cargo Statistics
    • Measures the volume of air traffic at the Los Angeles International Airport.
    • Source: Los Angeles World Airports
  • Consumer Price Index (Greater Los Angeles)
    • Measures the average price of consumer goods and services purchased by households in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area.
    • Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Employment Statistics
    • Measures changes in employment levels and the unemployment rate.
    • Source: California Employment Development Department
  • Film Production Statisticss
    • Measures film production activity in the Los Angeles area
    • Source: Film LA
  • House Prices
    • Measures changes in housing prices in Los Angeles as well as nineteen other major metropolitan areas.
    • Source: Standard and Poor's (Case-Shiller Index)
  • Tourism Statistics
    • Measures pertinent travel and tourism data, including hotel occupancy, average daily room rate, the U.S. Travel Price Index, and more.
    • Source: LA, Inc.
  • Port of Los Angeles Cargo Data
    • Measures container counts for the Port of LA.
    • Source: Port of Los Angeles.

Key Quality of Life Data

  • Bus and Subway Ridership Statistics
    • Measures weekday and weekend boardings on the 200 Metro Bus lines and four Metro Rail lines.
    • Source: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro)
  • Commuter Rail Ridership Statistics
    • Measures weekday and weekend boardings on Metrolink, a regional commuter train system that serves multiple counties in Southern California.
    • Source: Metrolink
  • LAPD Crime Map and COMPSTAT
    • Measures increases and decrease in criminal activity in Los Angeles.
    • Source: Los Angeles Police Department

Weekly Economic Newsletters

  • Los Angeles County Business Scan
    • Weekly overview of business conditions in Los Angeles County, including employment figures and other economic indicators. Provided by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).
  • Economic Data Global Express (e-EDGE)
    • The LAEDC also publishes a weekly newsletter on current economic news in Los Angeles.

Recent Reports on the L.A. Economy

Maps of the City of Los Angeles

  • Map Gallery
    • The Bureau of Engineering provides maps for every need, from city and council district boundaries to tree canopies.
  • ZIMAS
    • The Planning Department offers an interactive online program for all planning-related topographic information.