Downtown LA
$719,687
Average Value
Apartments and condos in the Financial District, Little Tokyo
In urban DTLA, housing options are generally apartment-style condos and lofts. Buildings range from historic and ornate to sleek and modern, often with beautiful views of the city or surrounding mountains. One-bedroom units average $525,000; two-and three-bedroom units range from $700,000 to $1.5 million; and luxury condos that sprawl 3,000 square feet or more average $7.5 million.Cultivating artists at Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts
Los Angeles Unified Schools here include San Pedro Street Elementary and the Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, both of which earn 5 out of 10s from GreatSchools. The latter is one of the city's top performing arts schools. Hollenbeck Middle in adjacent Boyle Heights earns a 6 out of 10 for its test scores and academic progress, with slightly higher marks for equity. Lottery charter schools offer an alternative, and private options include the Colburn School, an elite music conservatory.Not just a concrete jungle: Downtown Los Angeles’ green spaces
Downtown Los Angeles is better known for concrete than green space, but it does have some neighborhood parks. Gloria Molina Grand Park stretches from The Music Center to City Hall, and it has music festivals in the summer. Spring Street Park has a playground, and dog parks are nearby. Pershing Square, a downtown landmark, also has an ice skating rink in the winter. A couple of miles north, Elysian Park has roughly 600 acres with hiking trails, a bike path and Dodgers Stadium.Angelino culture, entertainment and more
Culture and entertainment are a major draw in DTLA. The Music Center has four venues, including the Ahmanson Theater for Broadway musicals and the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the LA Philharmonic. ear-round, you can enjoy music events in the Center's fairy-lit courtyard. Catch Taylor Swift or a Los Angeles Lakers game at the Crypto.com Arena, immerse yourself in cutting-edge contemporary art at MoCA and The Broad, and if you're an architecture fan, you'll delight in the art deco movie palaces along Broadway, some of which now house permanent flea markets or cocktail bars. Residents have everything from the poolside, rooftop Upstairs Bar and the dimly lit Seven Grand, a whisky bar with pool tables and a jukebox. Brewery crawls can start at Boomtown or Angel City, while the Alamo Drafthouse caters to both beer and movie lovers. The iconic Grand Central Market serves oysters, egg sandwiches and everything in between. Bavel has a spin on Middle Eastern cuisine, and 715 has Michelin-starred sushi. Local businesses, such as The Last Bookstore, are around downtown, and The Bloc is a mixed-use development with a Macy’s. The Fashion District has on-street vendors, where visitors can haggle. Grocery options range from Nijiya Market in Little Tokyo to a Whole Foods on downtown’s west side.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Diffie
Mark Diffie
Lotus Estate Properties
(424) 541-1786
32 Total Sales
1 in Downtown LA
$705,000 Price
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Stephanie Younger
Stephanie Younger
Compass
(424) 417-2755
893 Total Sales
7 in Downtown LA
$450K - $9.9M Price Range
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Jennifer Brill
Jennifer Brill
Monarch Capital Corporation
(424) 361-6010
20 Total Sales
1 in Downtown LA
$840,000 Price
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David Shin
David Shin
Responds QuicklyDream Realty & Investments Inc
(562) 364-0920
41 Total Sales
7 in Downtown LA
$430K - $1.1M Price Range
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Kevin Da Silva
Kevin Da Silva
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
(424) 372-0894
112 Total Sales
1 in Downtown LA
$455,000 Price
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Lan 'Gloria' Xiao
Lan 'Gloria' Xiao
RE/MAX ELITE REALTY
(562) 600-8264
107 Total Sales
1 in Downtown LA
$638,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Arts District Park
Grand Park
- Picnic Area
- Community Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Arts District Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
South Park Commons
- Picnic Area
Spring Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Grand Hope Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
LA Live Dog Park
- Camping
- Dog Park
Los Angeles Plaza Park
- Events
- Amusement Rides
- Multi-Purpose Field
Venice Hope Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
25 min drive
Train
Union Station
Subway
Little Tokyo-Arts District
Subway
Union Station
Subway
Pershing Square Station
Subway
Civic Center/Grand Park
Subway
7Th Street/Metro Center Station
Subway
Grand Station
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown LA | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 10 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 10 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,006
Median Year Built
1983
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,496
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,206
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,371
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
915
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
836
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,929
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2712 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 2612 - 2:30pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
79,055
Median Age
39
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,218
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,672
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
50.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
96
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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