Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA — neighborhood review

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles · Los Angeles County · CA 90046

Updated July 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$1.5M

Median Price

62/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

19 min

to Downtown Los Angeles

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
62/100
WYLT Score51/100

Our Take

North Hollywood offers great schools and a short drive to downtown, but its housing prices are sky‑high and public transit is practically nonexistent. If you can afford a premium and rely on a car, it could work; otherwise, consider more affordable nearby options.

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The Good

  • High quality public schools
  • Convenient 19‑minute commute to downtown
  • Low flood risk
  • Affluent community with many amenities

Real Talk

  • !Very expensive real estate, often out of reach for middle‑income buyers
  • !Public transit options are scarce, making a car essential
  • !Overall cost of living, including utilities and taxes, is high
  • !Property crime can be moderate in dense urban areas
  • $High homeowners insurance and property taxes
  • $Parking fees and tolls for commuting
  • $Maintenance costs for high‑value homes

Best For

commuterscreative professionalsfamilies with high schoolersremote workers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Los Angeles, CA

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 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
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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