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East Los Angeles
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles

East Los Angeles

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      D
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    East Los Angeles is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 118,964. East Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County. Living in East Los Angeles offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In East Los Angeles there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in East Los Angeles and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Los Angeles are above average.
    About East Los Angeles...
    Population
    118,964
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $476,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,237
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      66%
    • Own
      34%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      45%
      11%
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    Working in East Los Angeles

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,629
    National
    $69,021
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