Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA — neighborhood review

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles · Los Angeles County · CA 90041

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$1.2M

Median Price

82/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

15 min

to Downtown Los Angeles

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
FSafety
38/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
82/100
WYLT Score54/100

Our Take

East Los Angeles offers strong public schools and a short 15‑minute drive to downtown, but it’s heavily car‑dependent and has higher crime rates than many parts of the city. Property prices are high, so buyers need to be ready for a steep investment. If you’re willing to rely on a car and can handle some noise and traffic, it’s a workable spot for families or young professionals.

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The Good

  • Top‑rated public schools
  • 15‑minute drive to Downtown LA
  • High median income indicating strong economic opportunity
  • Diverse community with a robust family presence

Real Talk

  • !Walk score indicates you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Crime rates in the area can be higher than the city average
  • !Property values are high, making buying costly
  • !Noise from nearby highways and traffic can be significant
  • $Higher property taxes due to high home values
  • $Insurance costs can be higher for new home purchases
  • $Maintenance costs for older homes

Best For

young professionalsfamiliesstudentsremote workers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Los Angeles, CA

F

Safety grade

Safety score38 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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