per square mile, about average for the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 6,418. The median age for residents was 39, older than the city at large; the percentages of residents aged 35 to 49 and 65 and older were among the county's highest. The neighborhood was considered "not especially diverse" ethnically, with a high percentage of white people. The breakdown was whites*, 80%; Asians, 7.3%; Latinos, 6.1%; blacks, 4.2%; and others, 2.4%. *Iran (12.1%) and *Israel (9.3%) were the most common places of birth for the 24.5% of the residents who were born abroad—considered a low figure for Los Angeles. The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $105,253, a high figure for Los Angeles, and the percentage of households earning $125,000 and up was also considered high for the county. The average household size of 2.5 people was average for Los Angeles. Renters occupied 29.7% of the housing stock and house- or apartment owners held 70.3%. In 2000 there were 113 families headed by single parents, a low rate for the city and the county. The percentages of veterans who served during World War II or the Korean War were among the county's highest. Education Fifty-five percent of Beverlywood residents aged 25 and older had earned a four-year degree by 2000, a high figure for both the city and the county. The percentages of residents of that age with a bachelor's degree or a master's degree were also considered high for the county. The schools within Beverlywood are as follows: Canfield Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 9233 Airdrome Street Castle Heights Elementary School, LAUSD, 9755 Cattaraugus Avenue Cheviot Hills Continuation School, LAUSD, 9200 Cattaraugus Avenue Zoned secondary schools: Palms Middle School Hamilton High School Parks and recreation The Beverlywood Homes Association owns and maintains several private parks in the neighborhood, which, with the exception of Circle Park, are gated and only accessible to Beverlywood residents. See also List of districts and neighborhoods in Los Angeles References External links Beverlywood Homes Association Los Angeles Times, Real Estate section, Neighborly Advice column: "[Beverlywood:] A mid-cities look that's lasted" (28 Dec 2003) Comments about living in Beverlywood Beverlywood crime map and statistics Neighborhoods in Los Angeles West Los Angeles Westside (Los Angeles County)