Located along the border of Culver City, Baldwin Hills is a southern Los Angeles neighborhood that offers a mix of natural beauty and convenience. You have access to several green spaces, including the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, as well as locally owned restaurants and a mall. Nearby Metro light rail stations also simplify daily commutes.
Depending on which part of Baldwin Hills you drive through, you might see clusters of apartment buildings, condos, townhouses or single-family homes. Among the neighborhood’s most distinctive sections is Village Green, a midcentury condo complex centered around a shared park. The entire development was named a National Historic Landmark in 2001.
The median sale price in Baldwin Hills is just over $1 million, slightly below the citywide figure. Home prices usually fall in the following ranges:
One of Baldwin Hills’ standout amenities is Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, a sprawling green space that covers more than 300 acres. The park has everything from volleyball courts and playgrounds to hiking trails and lakes. When locals want a cardio challenge, however, they often head to the Culver City Stairs. “They’re a popular place to get some exercise in,” says Leslie Gomez, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has lived in LA for about 50 years. “The view of the city at the top is a great reward for making it all the way up.”
Village Green is another focal point, as it is the site of a variety of community events throughout the year. “They have art exhibits, concerts in the park and Easter egg hunts,” Gomez says. Even when there aren’t organized activities, residents still make good use of the space. “People do yoga, play ball and have family picnics there,” Gomez says.
The neighborhood is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which provides school choice through magnet programs and a yearly open-enrollment lottery. Some kids go to Baldwin Hills Elementary Pilot & Gifted Magnet, which is a short walk from many area homes. Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School, also located in the community, offers three different magnets. In addition, families can choose from nearby charter and private options like Echo Horizon School, a highly rated private elementary school in Culver City.
Baldwin Hills is home to grocery stores and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, an indoor mall with a movie theater. It also has several longstanding local restaurants, including:
Major roads like West Jefferson and Obama boulevards will take you right to Culver City, about 2 miles west, and nearby Interstate 10 offers a straight shot to Santa Monica or Downtown LA, both roughly 10 miles away. Freeway congestion makes commuting by car less appealing, so some residents take advantage of the Metro E and K line stations at the edges of Baldwin Hills. “A lot of professionals are drawn to the area because there’s Metro access, but you still have a community where you feel like you’re away from it all,” Gomez says.
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Tracey Becker
Compass
(424) 374-2804
113 Total Sales
2 in Baldwin Hills
$1.3M - $1.4M Price Range
Sierus Erdelyi
TruLine Realty
(424) 374-0268
179 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Hills
$460,000 Price
Michelle Covington
Compass
(323) 416-3171
23 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Hills
$330,000 Price
Will Wheaton
Will Wheaton Real Estate
(424) 269-7040
24 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Hills
$1,075,000 Price
Sheila Hume
Compass
(424) 391-8089
19 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Hills
$1,290,000 Price
Jason Lowery
Compass
(747) 229-0866
86 Total Sales
3 in Baldwin Hills
$1.2M - $1.7M Price Range
Airport
Los Angeles International
15 min drive
Subway
Farmdale
Subway
La Cienega/Jefferson
Bus
Buckingham Rd & Coliseum St (Southbound)
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Coliseum & West Blvd
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Santa Rosalia / Buckingham
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Santa Rosalia / Hillcrest
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Santa Rosalia / West
On average, homes in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $1,175,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$1,149,944
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Median Sale Price
$1,175,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,392,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,250,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$577,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
147
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$634
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Number of Homes
4,724
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Number of Homes for Sale
62
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Median Year Built
1949
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Months of Supply
5.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,998
On par with the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,076
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
966
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
811
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
500
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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$2,893 - $10,562 per month
$1,584 - $2,050 per month
$2,200 - $3,400 per month
$1,410 - $2,184 per month
$1,293 - $2,693 per month
$2,400 - $2,700 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
52
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Median Rent
$2,385
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,150
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$7,000
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,700
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,700
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Median Condo Rent
$2,750
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,000
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Total Population
32,831
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Median Age
42
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Population Density
18 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$61,786
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$92,178
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High School Graduates
83.9%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
34.3%
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Advanced Degrees
16.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
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Annual Precipitation
14''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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