Playa del Rey
- Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood
Playa del Rey
- grade AOverall Grade
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 18 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$1,644,546
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,716
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban
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Playa del Rey Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault120national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery67.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary885.1national 500.1
- Theft892.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft382.5national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$157,184
National
$69,021Families with Children
12%
Top Public Schools Serving Playa del Rey
- grade A+
Larchmont Charter School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade A+
New West Charter School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 48 reviews
- grade A+
Renaissance Arts Academy
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 40 reviews
- grade A
Da Vinci Science
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 304 reviews
- grade A
WISH Community School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 10 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Playa del Rey
- grade A+
Windward School
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 79 reviews
- grade A+
Brentwood School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 88 reviews
- grade A+
Marymount High School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 120 reviews
- grade A+
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
- Rating 4.51 out of 5 49 reviews
- grade A+
Vistamar School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 111 reviews
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I moved to Playa del Rey, CA from a small rural town called Haddam, Connecticut. I have lived here for six years and am sad to leave it when I head to graduate school in Illinois. The reason I love 'Playa' so much is because it is a hidden gem. I have met countless Angelenos who ask 'Where is that?' It is because native Angelenos still do not know about it. That being said, is also the reason why I do not want it to change. Playa del Rey is a small community right next to LAX. Walking around the downtown area I do not see Franchise chains. Instead, I see local restaurants that seem unchanged since the 90s. Flower shops, quaint boutiques, the best coffee on the westside (Tanner's Coffee), all these elements make Playa del Rey what it is and I hope it never changes.
Play Del Rey is an amazing community! For being part of LA it's pretty relaxed and very cool! It's the King of the Beach! Very charming Beach and culture, Great restaurants, local hangouts, etc!
Playa del Rey is a neighborhood that is really close to Loyola Marymount University. I think the area itself is safe, but housing in LA is absolutely ridiculous no matter where you go. I wouldn't be upset about it if I really felt like I was getting what I was paying for, but when you pay almost $2,000 for an old rundown apartment it gets a little hard to validate paying for the space. There are nearby high-end grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in the marina, along with several Ralph's. Additionally, you are super close to the beach and walking to get some sun on a weekend day can be really relaxing. It can just be hard to justify paying so much for a space that doesn't even have it's own washer and dryer, or AC.