Los Angeles, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Los Angeles home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

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Average City Rating
3,979,576
Population Estimate
$636,583
Median Home Value
93.7%
Employment Rate
34.4%
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Los Angeles City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Los Angeles home.

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Irvin Nierras

Los Angeles, CA, is a vibrant and diverse city with a lot to offer residents. One of the things I love most about Los Angeles is its incredible diversity, both in terms of its people and its neighborhoods. Each neighborhood in Los Angeles has its own unique character and charm, from the beachfront communities of Santa Monica and Venice to the hipster enclaves of Silver Lake and Echo Park. One of the pros of living in Los Angeles is its weather. With mild winters and warm summers, Los Angeles offers year-round outdoor activities, from hiking in the mountains to relaxing on the beach. The city also has a thriving cultural scene, with world-class museums, theaters, and music venues. However, like any big city, Los Angeles has its cons. One of the biggest drawbacks is the traffic, which can be notoriously bad, especially during rush hour. The cost of living in Los Angeles can also be high, particularly when it comes to housing. Additionally, the city is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires. Overall, though, Los Angeles is a fantastic place to live, with its beautiful weather, diverse culture, and endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$637
Median Listing Price$949,500
Median Days on Market58
Active Listings3372
New Listings1020
Total Listings (Active + Pending)4143
Avg Listing Price$1,713,472
Avg Listing Price Change MoM1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-2%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.6
Family Dual Income56.5
Median Household Income$62,142
Median Individual Income$28,072
Home Ownership36.8%
Home Value$636,583
Median Rent$1,450
Rent Burden37.6%
Poverty18.0%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED22.5%
  • Highschool Education19.2%
  • Some College23.8%
  • Bachelors Degree22.6%
  • Graduate Degree11.8%
  • Total College or Above34.4%
  • Stem Degree41.9%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male49.5%
  • Female50.5%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married38.8%
  • Divorced10.8%
  • Never Married45.8%
  • Widowed4.6%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityLos Angeles
State IDCA
Population3,979,576

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1823.4%
19–2917.0%
30–3916.2%
40–4913.6%
Age Group% of Population
50–5912.2%
60–699.3%
70–795.0%
80+3.3%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation66.6%
Unemployment Rate6.3%
Disabled10.1%

ETHNICITY

White52.1%
Black8.9%
Asian11.6%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other22.8%
Multiple3.8%

OTHER

Hispanic48.5%
Limited English14.2%
Health Uninsured11.4%
Veteran2.7%

Local Discussions

Community questions and conversations about living in Los Angeles, CA.

  1. Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Los Angeles, CA housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Los Angeles, CA?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Los Angeles, CA?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Los Angeles, CA?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Los Angeles, CA?

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Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Los Angeles, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Leimert Park

    Leimert Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $950,000
    / sq ft
    $566
    Active listings
    32
    properties in discovery sample
    14
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    2.6/10 · 12 schools

  • Eagle Rock

    Eagle Rock ↗

    Median asking price
    $765,000
    / sq ft
    $821
    Active listings
    56
    properties in discovery sample
    13
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.6/10 · 21 schools

  • Echo Park

    Echo Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,050,000
    / sq ft
    $695
    Active listings
    81
    properties in discovery sample
    11
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.1/10 · 19 schools

  • Los Feliz

    Los Feliz ↗

    Median asking price
    $2,195,000
    / sq ft
    $881
    Active listings
    81
    properties in discovery sample
    9
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 11 schools

  • View Park

    View Park Windsor Hills ↗

    Median asking price
    $769,000
    / sq ft
    $625
    Active listings
    8
    properties in discovery sample
    9
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    2.5/10 · 10 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.