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Santa Monica, CA vs Marina del Rey, CA

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- Marina del Rey is 0% more densely populated than Santa Monica.
- People are 18.7% more likely to be married in Marina del Rey.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years younger in Marina del Rey.
 Santa Monica, CAMarina del Rey, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,355329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
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 Population - 201089,788  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock8,176285,036,114
 Population - 199086,905  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock17.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock10,903.393.4
 Land Area8.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Monica, CAMarina del Rey, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock1.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock27.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock3.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Monica, CAMarina del Rey, CAUnited States
 White62.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.7%12.2%
 Asian9.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Monica, CAMarina del Rey, CAUnited States
 Married Population40.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.1%50.2%
 Never Married43.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.802.60
 Households46,664  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,95480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock58.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households27,282  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Santa Monica    24 Reviews
Renee · Santa Monica, CA
My comp of Okc vs SM differs from stars shown here
Over 4 years ago

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

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Cynthia · Santa Monica, CA
Best investment I've made.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

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John · Santa Monica, CA
Stay away. This place is dangerous.
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

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Reviews for Marina Del Rey    10 Reviews
Lyla · Venice, CA
crowded with suspicious smell
Over 11 years ago

For the past thirty years it has become more dense and crowded. Along the periphery there is a pond/sewer/lake that constantly stinks when driving by on Washington Blvd  More

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Melissa · Venice, CA
Relaxed Vibe, fantastic Community
Over 12 years ago

Wonderful beach community, beautiful temperatures all year. Liberal minded neighbours, absolutely love it  More

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Nick · Marina del Rey, CA
Great place to live
Over 16 years ago

The climate closest to the ocean is mild and rarely too hot. The humidity is comfortable and soothing. The town has a very relaxing feel surrounding the Marina with  More

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