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Watts
  • Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
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Neighborhood
Los Angeles

Watts

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade C minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

Watts is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California with a population of 29,469. Watts is in Los Angeles County. Living in Watts offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Watts there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Watts and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Watts are above average.

About

About Watts...
Population
29,469

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$411,023
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,006
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    709.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    464.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    794.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    670.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    597.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$33,685
National
$69,021
Families with Children
49%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    1%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    4%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    47%
    national  11%

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