Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA — neighborhood review

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles · Los Angeles County · CA 90065

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$1.1M

Median Price

33/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

13 min

to Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
33/100
WYLT Score49/100

Our Take

The area has solid public school options and a decent commute to downtown, but the cost of living is high and walkability is poor. It’s worth considering if you can afford the price and don’t need a walk‑friendly neighborhood, but otherwise look elsewhere.

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The Good

  • Top-rated schools in the district
  • Short 13‑minute drive to Downtown Los Angeles
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • Diverse and relatively high median income

Real Talk

  • !Housing prices near $960K are a stretch for most families
  • !Crime is moderate—watch for pickpocketing and occasional break‑ins
  • !Traffic congestion and limited parking can be frustrating
  • !Renters face a competitive market with high rates
  • $High property taxes and homeowner’s insurance
  • $Potential HOA fees for condominiums
  • $Parking permits and street parking costs
  • $Utility bills tend to be above city average

Best For

young professionalsstudentsfamilies with kidsremote 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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