The last quarter of the year. It's a crucial time for research that will pave the way for informed business decision-making in 2025. We're delving into questions such as the emerging trends in our industry, the potential external factors that could impact our customers' purchasing power, and the alignment of our furniture styles with market demand. This research will inform us and empower us to make strategic decisions for the future.

Instead of keeping this valuable information within the company, we believe in sharing good data with our customers and suppliers. Your role in our decision-making process is crucial, and we want to ensure you are well-informed. We take pride in our local suppliers, especially in our efforts to support the recovery of Reseda, California. The following industry research was created by Census.gov, where we gathered data for Los Angeles County, California. We will include a list of trends and styles that will also be addressed soon.

Census 2022: California, Los Angeles County

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores

• 4651 employers
• 1622359 employees in total annual payroll
• $12,843,483 -Total Retail Sales
• Income & Earnings
• $95,521 ± $611 - Median Household Income in California
• Families - $109,349
• Married-couple families - $131,674
• Nonfamily households - $61,493

Class of Worker

• 14.8% ± 0.2% - Local, state, and federal government workers in California
• Employee of private company workers - 65.8%
• Self-employed in own incorporated business workers - 4.2%
• Private, not-for-profit wage and salary workers - 7.7%
• Local, state, and federal government workers - 14.8%
• Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers and unpaid family workers - 7.5%

Housing: Rent / Ownership

• $1,992 ± $8 - Median Gross Rent in California
• Less than $500 - 3.7%
• $500 to $999 - 7.6%
• $1,000 to $1,499 - 17.0%
• $1,500 to $1,999 - 22.1%
• $2,000 to $2,499 - 19.4%
• $2,500 to $2,999 - 12.1%
• $3,000 or more - 18.2%
• 55.9% ± 0.2% - Homeownership Rate in California
• Less than $50,000 - 2.5%
• $50,000 to $99,999 - 1.8%
• $100,000 to $149,999 - 1.4%
• $150,000 to $199,999 - 1.3%
• $200,000 to $299,999 - 4.0%
• $300,000 to $499,999 - 16.7%
• $500,000 to $999,999 - 43.4%
• $1,000,000 or more - 28.8%

Marital Status and Marital History

• 38.4% ± 0.2% - Never Married in California
• Married:  Male - 48% Female - 45.1%
• Widowed: Male - 2.1% Female - 7.5%
• Divorced: Male - 7.4% Female - 10.7%
• Separated: Male - 1.6% Female - 2.2%
• Never Married: Male - 41% Female - 34.5%
• Families and Household Characteristics
• 3.36 ± 0.01 - Average Family Size in California
• Married-couple family household - 48.0%
• Male householder, no spouse present, family household - 17.9%
• Female householder, no spouse present, family household - 26.4%

Trends & Styles

• Color Trends
• Biophilic Design
• Global Influences
• Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture
• Ergonomic and Wellness-Centric Designs
• Minimalist Aesthetics with a Twist
• Vintage Revival
• Sculptural and Artistic Pieces
• Smart Furniture Integration
• Sustainable Materials

Though a decline in consumer confidence has weakened the demand for furniture, we want to get better by listening to our buyers. Giving more options to create your custom home furniture, like decoration ideas, palettes, fabric, wood options, and design tips, putting it all together, transforming your idea into a functional and aesthetic space to a comfortable, livable home. We also want to deliver a realistic example of converting minimalistic furniture into more traditional furniture. We always want to make your buying experience easier and give you a quick delivery time to purchase your custom furniture through Amparo's Home Furniture.

For most companies, please remember that you should do your own research. This is a small part of due diligence companies need to incorporate to better understand their situation. Please return to read our articles on trends and styles, which are coming soon.