Downtown
- Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$614,720
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,852
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault1,592.3national 282.7
- Murder22.6national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery1,174.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary2,156.8national 500.1
- Theft5,475.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft984.3national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$74,583
National
$69,021Families with Children
9%
Top Public Schools Serving Downtown
- grade A+
Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 46 reviews
- grade A+
L.A. County High School for the Arts
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 199 reviews
- grade A+
Larchmont Charter School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade A+
Renaissance Arts Academy
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 40 reviews
- grade A
Equitas Academy #3 Charter School
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Rating 3.41 out of 5 17 reviews
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I love living in downtown la, there are so many great restaurants and places to visit. Coming from a small town, it’s amazing to experience this big city lifestyle. The only downside is there’s no parking!
Downtown Los Angeles is rapidly being gentrified. As such, there are lots of beautiful new apartments, restaurants, hotels, markets, people and money! That said, it hasn’t lost its gritty underbelly with the sub-culture of Skid Row just blocks from all things shiny. City living comes with city peril. For this reason, Downtown Los Angeles has something for everyone — great private schools, entertainment, cultural and sports venues, employment centers — it’s good for families and singles alike. It is also the Muse of many Street Photographers.
It is pretty nice being very close to the metro subway stations, many bus stops, cafes, coffee shops, supermarkets, and restaurants. But it's very loud. So many police, firetruck, and ambulance sirens. I also wouldn't say it is the safest or the cleanest area.