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  • City in California
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Los Angeles

#70 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Los Angeles is a city in California with a population of 3,902,440. Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County. Living in Los Angeles offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Los Angeles there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Los Angeles and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Los Angeles are above average.
    About Los Angeles...
    Population
    3,902,440
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $705,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,641
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      63%
    • Own
      37%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      463.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      200.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      344.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,274.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      529.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      22%
      11%
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    Working in Los Angeles

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,778
    National
    $69,021
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