Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA
Comprehensive data on Los Angeles, CA including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for Los Angeles, CA is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Los Angeles as a whole.
Los Angeles has a population of 3,979,576, a median household income of $65,290, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and a poverty rate of 16.6%. The median home value citywide is $750,000, which is 166% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Los Angeles at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for Los Angeles is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$750,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$65,290
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
3,979,576
Walk Score
96/100
Violent Crime
6.2 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 55
Climate Risk
Very High
Unemployment
5.0%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates seven weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 20% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment
- 15% weight
- Housing Market
- 15% weight
- Education
- 10% weight
- Economy
- 10% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Housing Market factors in vacancy rates, homeownership rates, and effective tax rates.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors
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$2,855 — $4,282
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Estimates based on median home value, flood zone, climate risk, and crime data. Actual premiums vary by insurer, coverage, and property details.