Located just 11 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, Athens is tucked between Hawthorne and Compton, close to parks, Los Angeles International Airport, major freeways and the ocean, making it close to so much that LA County has to offer.
Along Athens’ streets, you’ll find midcentury-era ramblers and ranch-style homes with low-pitched roofs and big front windows mixed with more Contemporary builds featuring Spanish influences like tile roofs and stucco facades in warm colors. Homes often feature low wrought iron fences that provide additional privacy and security, and while lot sizes can run a bit small, there’s still space for petite front yards and roomy back yards. The residential streets are wide and allow for additional parking if needed and sidewalks are abundant, offering the perfect place for an afternoon stroll or navigating the neighborhood by foot. Prices range from $500,000 for 800 square feet to $862,000 for 2,500 square feet. If you’d rather own something with a little less upkeep, condos and town houses are also available, with prices ranging from $400,000 for 900 square feet to $825,000 for 2,000 square feet.
Children in public school may begin their education at West Athens Elementary, then move to Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle and Stella High Charter Academy. Stella High is a free charter school that serves approximately 550 students from ninth through twelfth grade and has a B rating on Niche. After graduation, students can choose to stay close to home and enroll in Los Angeles Southwest College, a two-year community college whose campus is in the northern part of the neighborhood and offers multiple career and academic pathways.
Residents looking for fresh air and exercise often head to Helen Keller Park, located off Vermont Avenue. This seven-acre green space offers amenities for just about everyone. Practice your jump shot at the basketball court, let the kids burn off some energy on the playground and take a dip in the pool. Throughout the park, you’ll find picnic tables and benches where you can kick back with friends, and there’s plenty of open space to exercise, play, run or relax. Golf fans can play 18 holes at Chester Washington Golf Course, a public course in the southwest section of the neighborhood that features level terrain, two lakes and tall trees.
Find shopping along El Segundo Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, including Ralph’s, where you can pick up groceries for the week. When you’re in the mood to dine out, there are eateries along El Segundo Boulevard that will satisfy any craving, like Steven’s Burgers, where locals head for hamburgers and pastrami sandwiches. But hit the ATM before you go — they only accept cash.
One of Athens’ most attractive qualities is how easy it is to get to destinations throughout LA. Interstate 105 freeway runs along the northern section of the neighborhood, which will connect you to I-110 and the I-405. From there, you’ll have easy access to downtown, Hollywood and the beach. The local Metro offers an additional option for travel when you want to avoid the freeways. And when you need to go a little further, Athens is less than 10 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport.
Hilda Hernandez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(626) 699-8904
98 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$750,000 Price
Jen Day
Harcourts Westside
(424) 371-7771
7 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$615,000 Price
Michelle Covington
Compass
(323) 416-3171
23 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$785,000 Price
Cyrus Mohseni
The Keystone Team
(657) 341-0810
178 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$750,000 Price
Denyse Wilson
Real Estate Places
(951) 903-5080
21 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$590,000 Price
Joanne Brown
JB Real Estate & Investment Inc
(562) 454-0350
30 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$665,000 Price
Airport
Los Angeles International
14 min drive
Subway
Vermont Station
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Vermont / 120Th
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Western Ave & 120Th St
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Western Ave & 122Nd St
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Western Ave & 125Th St
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Western Ave & College Dr
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Western Ave & Imperial Hwy
On average, homes in Athens, Hawthorne sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Athens, Hawthorne over the last 12 months is $747,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$777,500
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Median Sale Price
$747,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$762,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$600,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
28
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$462
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Number of Homes
1,694
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Median Year Built
1953
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Months of Supply
2.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,494
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,361
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
923
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
400
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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$2,200 per month
$1,900 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
8
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Median Rent
$1,850
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,800
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,150
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Median Condo Rent
$1,800
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,200
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Total Population
8,844
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Median Age
38
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Population Density
11 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$73,791
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$98,755
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High School Graduates
73.7%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
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Annual Precipitation
13''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Densely packed residential pocket in South Los Angeles with a strong community
Vintage charm meets commuter convenience in South LA
Established Los Angeles neighborhood with quick access to Inglewood
Established homes near newly developed Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium
Established homes on quiet streets in central L.A.
Practical South LA neighborhood with transit, parks and school choice
