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Culver City

#7 in Best Suburbs to Live in Los Angeles Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
  • 149 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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 suburban mix 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 Suburban Mix
    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
      185.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      277.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      625.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,602.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      236.4
      284

    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

    149 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!
    I love it here! We are smack in the middle of multiple Trader Joe's, Sprouts, grocery stores, a mall, the freeway, parks and the airport. It is a small community of families that you happen to see in multiple places. The schools have their own district and are amazing and the beach is 10 minutes away!