Culver City
cityCulver City is a city in Los Angeles County, California, known as the "Heart of Screenland" due to its rich history in film and television production. Located in the Westside of Los Angeles County, it is mostly surrounded by the city of Los Angeles but also borders the unincorporated area of Ladera Heights. As of 2020, the population was 40,779. Culver City offers an urban-suburban mix with many parks, restaurants and coffee shops. Culver City's economy is diverse, with major employment sectors including professional, scientific, and technical services, health care and social assistance, and information. It is home to major employers such as Sony Pictures Studios and NPR West. The city has a Council-Manager form of government and provides various municipal services, including police, fire, and public works. Founded in 1917 by Harry Culver, the city quickly became a hub for the entertainment industry, most notably as the home of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios. Culver City has evolved into a diverse community with a high quality of life, marked by its cultural attractions, dining scene, and convenient location.
Culver City, California
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-17568
- Country
- United States
- County
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Westside of Los Angeles County
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Total Area
- 5.14 sq mi
- Land Area
- 5.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.027 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.00778
- Longitude
- -118.40083
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers
- Notable Features
- Ballona Creek
- Neighboring Areas
- Mar Vista · Palms · Westchester · Mid-City · West Adams · Baldwin Hills · Ladera Heights · Venice · Playa Vista · Marina del Rey
- Population (2020)
- 40,779
- Est. Population (2026)
- 39,464
- Median Age
- 40.8
- Median Income
- $122,312
- Poverty Rate
- 7.53%
- Family Households
- 54.3%
- Owner-Occupied
- 55.1%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- White (45.9%), Asian (19.3%), Black or African American (7.77%), Hispanic (18.6%)
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Culver City Unified School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Senior & Social Services
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.5%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Commercial · Creative Economy
- Employment Sectors
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Health Care & Social Assistance · Information
- Major Employers
- Sony Pictures Studios · NPR West
- Schools
- 9
- Students
- 6,717
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- School Districts
- Culver City Unified School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Antioch University-Los Angeles · Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Transportation
- Interstate 405 · Interstate 10 · California State Route 90 · Metro E (Expo) Line
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Electricity · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Culver City Park · Blair Hills Park · Tellefson Park
- Parks & Trails
- Culver City Park · Culver Slauson Recreation Center
- Founded
- 1917
- Incorporated
- 1917
- Named After
- Harry Culver
- Historical Significance
- Significant for its role in the film and television industry, particularly as the home of MGM studios, earning it the nickname 'Heart of Screenland'
- Key Events
- Founded by Harry Culver · Became a center for film production in the 1920s · Home to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios from 1924 to 1986 · Headquarters for Hughes Aircraft Company from 1932 to 1986