The mayor of Inglewood's slogan is: "What's new in Inglewood," and the answer is "Everything." This just about sums up the city's story of how it's become Southern California's epicenter of sports and entertainment. If people have heard of a new stadium or arena opening in Los Angeles, chances are it's actually located 10 miles down the road in Inglewood. These include the Los Angeles Rams' SoFi Stadium, which opened in 2020, and the Los Angeles Clippers' new Intuit Dome, which opened in the summer of 2024. Most stadium areas lose their residential appeal, but it's the opposite in Inglewood. "Inglewood has nice mature neighborhoods, and it was always one of the lower priced cities in what we would call South Bay, but ever since the new stadiums were built, it's risen in price," says Realtor Christie Thomas with Caldwell Banker Champion Realty, who's been selling in Inglewood since the 2000s. This is because the stadiums didn't just bring parking lots; they created a revitalized entertainment district with theaters and restaurants, adding layers of activity to this well-established community.
Inglewood has a rich culture, many events and cultural programs for its residents.
Watch the Rams, Chargers, or a concert at SoFi Stadium in North Inglewood, CA.
The Kia Forum in Inglewood hosts performances and concerts year round.
The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA is home of the LAC Clippers.
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Established neighborhood blocks
Inglewood's median home price is about $750,000. Prices have risen in recent years but aren't close to the highest in South Bay. Even Torrance to the south, which isn't a beach city for the most part, has a median of over $1 million. Inglewood's lower median is due to its variety of home choices. "It really depends on what you want," says Thomas, "There are dense apartment neighborhoods and pockets of homes on nice spacious lots." The city has a grid layout, but the streetscape changes according to the neighborhood. Condos on downtown's urban blocks can start under $400,000. Just a few blocks south, a small row-style cottage can go $800,000. East of SoFi, in Morningside Park, ranch-style homes and cottages with grassy lawns on tree-lined streets can reach almost $1.5 million.
Inglewood, CA is quickly becoming a hotspot for sports, events and culture.
Morningside Park, CA has quiet streets overlooking downtown LA and regional mountains.
Inglewood has apartments buildings mixed in with single family homes on one street.
Contemporary homes and revivals are some of the new constructions in Morningside Park, CA.
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Attending and preparing for premier events
Inglewood's complex of stadiums, arenas and theaters has become the premier site for some of the world's biggest sporting events and concerts. Sofi Stadium is the city's crown jewel. This futuristic glass structure is the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. It's hosted a Super Bowl and a College Football Playoff National Championship, and it's set to host events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games. The world's most prominent music artists, like Taylor Swift, also play at SoFi when they're touring through LA. The stadium's complex is also home to the new YouTube Theater, large event venues, a shopping mall and a casino. The brand-new Intuit Dome is across Century Boulevard, south of the stadium. This state-of-the-art home of the Los Angeles Clippers also hosts well-known artists. The Kia Forum — better known as "The Forum" — is on SoFi's north side. Open since 1967, the Forum is the former home of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it's also one of the most storied venues in music history and still has a regular schedule of concerts.
While these venues are within walking distance for residents, events of this scale draw a lot of outside traffic. "We love our cars in LA, so traffic is an issue. You have to know when the games and concerts are," says Thomas. "The city does a good job of sending alerts to residents when things are happening." Residents can go to the Alert Center webpage on Inglewood's city website to sign up for email and text notifications to know when and where an event is happening.
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA has become home to some of the world's largest sports events.
Build gingerbread houses at The Kia Forum Holiday Tree Lighting.
North Inglewood borders downtown Inglewood, where all the events and culture happens.
Hollywood Park in Inglewood is nearly 300 acres of retail space and creative offices.
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Inglewood Unified School District
The city is served by the Inglewood Unified School District, which receives an overall C rating from Niche. C-rated Inglewood High, located downtown, has produced a long list of professional basketball players fitting for a city with such an NBA pedigree. The most notable is probably Paul Pierce, who, despite growing up a few blocks from where the Los Angeles Lakers played, became a legend for their rival Boston Celtics. The charter City Honors College Preparatory Academy is the district's academic star. It earns an B-plus and boasts a championship robotics team.
Inglewood High School is brightly colored and has a modern design.
City Honors High School is also known as City Honors International Preparatory School.
Crozier Middle School in Inglewood has a Niche score of 2/5.
George Washington Preparatory High School in Westmont, CA is home to the Generals.
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Live next to LAX and work at SpaceX
Los Angeles International Airport is Inglewood's neighbor to the west, giving residents easy access to one of the world's busiest airports. However, some noise should be expected. The SoFi Stadium complex and commercial activity downtown present many employment opportunities in the city, and healthcare personnel might work at Centinela Hospital a few blocks west of SoFi. Those interested in being on the cutting edge of aerospace technology might work at the original headquarters of SpaceX, located just south of the city, across Interstate 105. Plus, downtown LA is just over 10 miles up Interstate 110. Like most in the LA region, Inglewood residents drive pretty much anywhere they can't walk. However, public transit is available, like bus stops on the city's main thoroughfares. Downtown Inglewood Station on East Florence Avenue is a stop for the Los Angeles Light Rail's K Line train.
Higher crime can be expected in areas with a high amount of outside traffic, like Inglewood. According to FBI data, Inglewood had a average monthly crime rate of 135 offenses per 100,000 people in 2023, compared to California's average monthly rate of 104 offenses per 100,000 people. This also applies to property crime. In 2023, Inglewood had an average monthly property crime rate of 315 offenses per 100,000 people, compared to California's 196 offenses per 100,000 people.
Los Angeles International Airport is a few minutes west of Inglewood, CA.
The original headquarters of Space-X is just a few blocks south of Inglewood, CA.
Centinela Hospital in Inglewood is award winning medical center with 24 hour emergency room.
The Intuit Dome is a huge arena on W Century Blvd in Morningside Park, CA.
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Restaurants and theaters in downtown Inglewood
State Route 42 might be downtown Inglewood's main thoroughfare, but Market Street is its vein of dining and activity. "Even with the stadiums starting this whole revitalization in the city, downtown still has a local feel with all kinds of small businesses and different cuisines," says Thomas. Market Street's tree-lined walkways and the surrounding blocks have everything from soul food and seafood to authentic Mexican and Somalian eateries. World-famous Randy's Donuts is located just west of Market Street. The 32-foot donut atop the establishment has been featured in countless Hollywood movies and shows like "Arrested Development." The revitalization of downtown and Market Street began with a facelift to the Miracle Theater. "About 5 or 6 years ago, a wonderful couple bought the Miracle Theater, and it's totally revitalized Market Street," says Angela Whiteway, a broker with Seville Properties, who's been selling in Inglewood for over 20 years. After opening during the Great Depression as The Ritz, the theater changed names many times, including a period as a church called the Miracle Theater. The new owners liked the name and kept it. It's since become a launch pad for popular comedians and other artists. The theater's Comedy Block Party is one of the LA area's hottest comedy events, held every November.
Randy's Donuts is an iconic landmark and donut shop in Inglewood, CA.
Enjoy classic Belizian dishes at Little Belize Restaurant near Inglewood Knolls.
The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood, CA is a multi-cultural venue for comedy and performance.
Soul Food Shack in downtown Inglewood is one of the busiest restaurants in the area.
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City recreation and beach days
Resident skaters, swimmers, and league athletes frequent Inglewood’s 10 parks and two rec centers. Edward Vincent Jr. Park is the largest, and includes both a skatepark and outdoor pool. Surfers are only 10 miles or less from El Segundo and Venice beaches, and artists appreciate the 240-foot mosaic History of Transportation mural in Grevillea Art Park.
The Inglewood Pumptrack is the first pump track in Los Angeles, attracting both kids and adults.
Morningside Park is close to many neighborhood amenities, such basketball courts.
Grevillea Art Park in Inglewood, CA is home to a 240 foot long mosaic.
The beach at Venice is the most popular attraction of the neighborhood.
On average, homes in Inglewood, CA sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Inglewood, CA over the last 12 months is $750,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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