Los Angeles
- City in California
City
Los Angeles
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 1,648 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B+
editorial
About
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$670,700
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,523
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban
Sponsored Mortgage Options for Los Angeles
Get Rates
- Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
- Fast financing, unprecedented service, and no hidden fees.
Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
Los Angeles Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Map
Top Public Schools Serving Los Angeles
- grade A+
Granada Hills Charter
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 1,448 reviews
- grade A+
High Tech Los Angeles
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 174 reviews
- grade A+
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 439 reviews
- grade A+
Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 277 reviews
- grade A+
Palisades Charter High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 676 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Los Angeles
Top Neighborhoods in Los Angeles
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault463.3national 282.7
- Murder8.8national 6.1
- Rape49.6national 40.7
- Robbery200.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary344.3national 500.1
- Theft1,274.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft529.1national 284
Residents
Working in Los Angeles
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$65,290
National
$64,994Similar Places
Places like Los Angeles
Los Angeles Reviews
Rating 4.05 out of 5 1,648 reviews
Selecting a category below will take you to another page
All Categories
I've lived in Los Angeles my whole life. It's a buzzing city with lots to do. The weather is pretty amazing year-round too. One of the things I like best about living in Los Angeles, particularly in West Los Angeles, is the close proximity to great shopping, food, and the beach, literally within walking distance or a 5-10 minute drive. The sun is shining most days out of the year, with very little rain. It's really easy to have a garden here if that's your thing. There are always free or low-cost events around LA if you know where to go. Downtown has rooftop cinema nights. Every museum in LA is free on Wednesdays too! You can catch your favorite food trucks on Abbott Kinney on the 1st Friday of the month too!.
LA has something for everyone - concerts, theme parks, regular parks, restaurant, night life, sports and all those venues that go with them! If I could change any one thing about LA, it would be the addition of viable and comprehensive public transit - it really pales in comparison to other cities of a similar size, like New York City or London. Another thing to consider is the weather. Most people love LA for its mild climate. Personally, I'm a fan of changing weather and seasons - having grown up in the midwest, it's something that I really miss about home. So if you like a variety from day to day (and also like to wear a variety of outfits), then Los Angeles may not be the place for you. However, even for someone like me who really hates the never-changing weather, there are still so many opportunities here - from jobs to recreation - that the cons are widely outshone by the pros.
There are many things I love about Los Angeles. The number one thing that comes to mind is the diversity. You can find any ethnic town you could think of; from Chinatown to Olvera street, Thai Town and Little Armenia, you will be encompassed by the culture and don't even get me started on the amazing authentic food! Nothing beats the diversity that comes with Los Angeles. Aside from this there is so much opportunity here. Born and raised in Sacramento, I didn't know how interesting life could really be. Dreams do come true in Los Angeles as long as you have the right attitude. As with everything else though, there are some major problems here. The homeless community in LA is the hardest part. Skid Row is notoriously known for it's homeless community, the area's hardship's date back to the 1880's. If I could help to change one thing about LA, it would be this.