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Economic Research & Data

Data-Driven Insights for a Stronger San Fernando Valley

The Valley Economic Alliance believes that great economic development begins with great information. Whether you’re a business considering expansion, a site selector evaluating locations, a policymaker shaping public policy, a researcher, or a community leader, access to reliable data leads to better decisions.

This page serves as a gateway to trusted economic research, demographic information, workforce trends, housing data, industry analyses, and regional forecasts that help tell the story of the San Fernando Valley’s economy.

Home to more than two million residents, over 172,000 businesses, and five dynamic partner cities, the San Fernando Valley is one of the largest and most diverse economic regions in the United States.

Regional Economic Data

Explore research and data covering the entire San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles region.

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

SCAG provides regional demographic forecasts, economic trends, housing projections, employment data, census information, and growth forecasts.

Resources include:

  • Population forecasts
  • Employment projections
  • Housing trends
  • Economic Roundtable reports
  • Regional Growth Forecasts

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

LAEDC publishes:

  • Industry cluster reports
  • Economic forecasts
  • International trade research
  • Workforce analyses
  • Regional economic indicators

California Employment Development Department (EDD)

Find current labor market information including:

  • Employment statistics
  • Occupational outlooks
  • Industry employment
  • Wage data
  • Unemployment trends

U.S. Census Bureau

Access official demographic and business data including:

  • Population
  • Household income
  • Educational attainment
  • Business statistics
  • Housing characteristics

Our Five Partner Cities

The Valley Economic Alliance proudly partners with five cities that together form the economic engine of the San Fernando Valley.

City of Burbank

Known as the Media Capital of the World, Burbank is home to world-renowned entertainment companies, aviation, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

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City of Calabasas

Calabasas offers an exceptional quality of life and a thriving business community with strengths in professional services, technology, healthcare, and retail.

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City of Glendale

Glendale features one of Southern California’s strongest commercial centers, with major employers in healthcare, finance, technology, entertainment, and retail.

Business Resources

City of Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)

The City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department supports business growth throughout the Valley through:

  • Business assistance
  • Workforce development
  • Site selection
  • BusinessSource Centers
  • Incentive programs

City of San Fernando

The City of San Fernando provides business concierge services, market analysis, site selection assistance, and economic development programs designed to support local business growth and investment.

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Workforce & Talent

Understanding the workforce is essential for business success.

Explore data on:

  • Labor force participation
  • Industry employment
  • Occupational demand
  • Workforce training
  • Talent pipelines

Resources

  • California Employment Development Department
  • America’s Job Center of California
  • Workforce Development Board of Los Angeles
  • SCAG Workforce Data