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Culver City

#7 in Best Suburbs to Live in Los Angeles Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
  • 136 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A-
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Culver City is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 39,432. Culver City is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Culver City offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Culver City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Culver City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Culver City are highly rated.
About Culver City...
Population
39,432

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$735,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,758
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Culver City Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    129.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    2.5
    40.7
  • Robbery
    332.2
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    527.4
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,980.7
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    273.8
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%

Working in Culver City

Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,997
National
$55,322
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Culver City Reviews

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Culver City is a family-friendly city in the greater city of LA, and it is an amazing place for everyone. Not only do we have amazing schools and parks, but we also have the world famous Sony Studios and FOX Productions in our backyards! We are very diverse, our school district is recognized as one of the most diverse in the country, and our high school graduates have a very high rate of graduating and becoming very successful in the future. Our city is open to everyone, and is filled with just the most pleasant people and places!
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Culver City is a sweet Westside community. It has a mix of single-family houses and larger condo/apartment complexes, but housing prices are skyrocketing across the board. New developments may ease that, but many are luxury buildings without substantial affordable units. They also won't ease traffic congestion, which is an issue throughout LA. Luckily, the Expo Line runs through Culver City, terminating at Santa Monica in the west and Downtown LA in the east. There are also local municipal bus lines, in addition to LA metro lines, and a move to be more bike-friendly. The city prides itself on its historic association with the Film industry, and it continues to highlight Entertainment careers as a major draw. It's also big on Tech, with the new Playa Vista developments next door and major media organizations moving in. But it still manages to have a sense of artsy funkiness and small-town charm, despite the ongoing growth and proliferation of major chains. I hope it stays weird!
Culver City is a great suburb in Los Angeles to grow up. It is a very safe, close knit neighborhood. The people of this town are welcoming and friendly. The location is great, especially since it is local to many popular areas such as Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice and the South Bay. It is a highly developed community with several businesses and job opportunities. The best part about being raised in Culver City was being surrounded by diversity. It is one of the most diverse and accepting neighborhoods in Los Angeles. There are people from many different ethnic and religious backgrounds, which is why I believe Culver City is a special place. Culver City also has a great school district. There are five elementary schools to choose from, a middle school and high school all within a decent radius. My overall experience living in Culver City has been great and I am glad to have been raised in such a wonderful neighborhood.