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Lomita
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Lomita

#7,072 in Best Places to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Lomita is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 20,884. Lomita is in Los Angeles County. Living in Lomita offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lomita there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lomita and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lomita are above average.
    About Lomita...
    Population
    20,884
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $643,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,580
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      290.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      4.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      68.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      300.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,028.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      241.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Lomita

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,852
    National
    $69,021
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