With a location just south of Interstate 10, Central Alameda is conveniently situated, especially if you work in Downtown LA. Home prices tend to be lower than in some parts of Los Angeles, which is another draw. With a variety of schools, parks and local businesses, the neighborhood feels both practical and community-focused.
Relatively low housing costs are a major factor drawing new residents to Central Alameda. “People are getting priced out of downtown — and everywhere else,” says Mike Pagan, broker associate with Coldwell Banker Envision, who has lived in LA for over 30 years. The median sale price in Central Alameda is roughly $600,000, far below the citywide median, and single-family homes usually sell from the low $300,000s to the upper $700,000s.
More than 70% of residents rent, and Pagan says that first-time buyers often look for ways to “house hack” their purchase by getting a place that can generate some rental income. Duplexes or homes with accessory dwelling usually fall between the low $500,000s to around $1.1 million, while larger multifamily options often go from the mid-$700,000s to about $1.7 million.
While several freeways are close by, you won't need them to commute to downtown LA, since surface streets can get you there in just a few minutes. Public transportation is also readily available, with bus stops throughout the neighborhood and two Metro light rail stations.
Parking, however, can sometimes be a challenge, so buyers often look for homes with private spots. Pagan says this is especially true for the many electric vehicle owners, adding that “people fight hard for anything with a garage, even a tiny, one-car garage.”
The area is part of the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District, where families can choose schools through an annual open enrollment lottery. Some kids go to Sally Ride Elementary School, which focuses on science and technology, and Hooper Avenue Elementary School has a Spanish dual-language program. There are also public charter schools, like Synergy Kinetic Academy, and a few private options, including the highly rated St. Odilia Catholic School.
Residential streets stay fairly calm, but along the main thoroughfares, you’ll see everything from auto repair places to mom and pop shops and a few retail chains. Some notable attractions include:
Even with its proximity to downtown LA, Central Alameda has some space to get outside and connect with your neighbors. At Ross Snyder Recreation Center, there’s an outdoor pool and multiple athletic fields, and Slauson Recreation and Senior Citizen Center hosts after-school clubs and youth sports, as well as daytime fitness and art classes. Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park provides a calm escape, with shaded walking paths that loop around a pond.
Gabriel Diaz
Pak Home Realty
(213) 463-6037
17 Total Sales
2 in Central Alameda
$540,000 Price Range
Colt Maloney
Figure 8 Realty
(213) 513-7683
64 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$850,000 Price
Miguel Garcia
RE/MAX MASTERS REALTY
(626) 727-7715
35 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$860,000 Price
Marivel Kuenstler
Compass
(562) 246-9516
89 Total Sales
2 in Central Alameda
$670,000 Price Range
Mark Moskowitz Team
Keller Williams Westlake Village
(747) 277-5427
78 Total Sales
2 in Central Alameda
$365,000 Price Range
Monica Olmos
Century 21 Masters
(626) 986-7539
47 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$515,000 Price
Airport
Los Angeles International
23 min drive
Subway
Washington Station
Subway
Vernon Station
Bus
Compton & 32nd
Bus
Compton & 53rd
Bus
Hooper & 51st
Bus
Long Beach & 42nd St. (Cw)
Bus
32nd & Nevin Ave (Ccw)
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Alameda | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Central Alameda, Los Angeles sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Alameda, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $572,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$600,000
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Median Sale Price
$572,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$675,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$510,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
44
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$492
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Number of Homes
3,547
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Number of Homes for Sale
8
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Median Year Built
1911
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Months of Supply
2.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,207
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,947
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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Number of Homes for Rent
26
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Median Rent
$2,697
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,700
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,845
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,875
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,200
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Median Condo Rent
$2,535
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,400
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Total Population
38,843
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Median Age
32
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Population Density
28 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$48,245
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$64,746
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High School Graduates
42.2%
Significantly below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
6.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
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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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