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A longstanding hub of Chinese culture
Los Angeles’ Chinatown is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, first developed in the 19th century by immigrants who came from China to build the first transcontinental railroad. The neighborhood evokes their homeland with red lanterns festooned over alleyways and eye-catching pagoda-like structures painted bright red, including elaborate Taoist temples. Chinatown remains a community hub and popular tourist attraction due to the development of its Central Plaza, a destination for historical landmarks, cultural events and authentic Chinese restaurants. Its enviable location is renowned for walkability to downtown LA and Little Toyko. “When you think of LA, you think of driving and not walking. Being able to walk everywhere — we really enjoy it,” says Realtor Chana Firestone, who works with Compass and has been a resident of the neighborhood for over a decade.
Stroll along the vibrant streets of Chinatown and soak in the colors.
Chinatown Central Plaza attracts a high volume of tourist traffic.
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Central Plaza restaurants and more
From traditional Sichuan restaurants to hotpot eateries, one of the biggest attractions of the neighborhood is its authentic cuisine. “There’s Golden Dragon, which has been around forever. All the elderly Chinese people go for brunch and stay for hours talking and hanging out,” Firestone says. “It’s a good gathering place and has really good dim sum.” Queen’s Bakery is also a mainstay of the neighborhood, selling Chinese pastries and cakes. At Central Plaza, galleries, herbal shops and antique stores converge for a vibrant shopping experience. To find Asian groceries, residents can stop by Far East Center, which has products from teas to candies. People can also stroll over to cultural attractions like the Chinese American Museum, the Taoist Thien Hau Temple and the statues of Bruce Lee and Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China.
All the elderly Chinese people go for brunch in Golden Dragon.
Queen's Bakery selling Chinese pastries and cakes.
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Cultural events and a night market
The Chinatown Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a centuries old celebration that offers mooncake samplings, live music and traditional Chinese performances. For another community event, residents can go to Chinatown Summer Nights, which has cooking demonstrations, food trucks and dancing in Central Plaza. Locals can also check out LAX-C, a new night market with a wholesale Thai goods. “It’s bringing a lot of people in the community. The food stands have authentic Thai food, and I've been going every week. It’s fun trying different foods,” Firestone says.
Walkable commutes and plentiful public transportation
Chinatown enjoys easy access to downtown LA, many office buildings only a mile away for breezy commutes. “My husband works downtown and he's able to walk to work,” Firestone says. Two train lines, the LA Metro and Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line have stations in the neighborhood, as well as five bus lines. “It’s great to hop on the Metro and walk over to the Crypto.com Arena,” Firestone says. Daily errands in the walkable neighborhood don’t require a car, but drivers can get around easily on the 110, 101 and 5 freeways. “We can easily hop in our car and get out of the city. It’s such a great location,” Firestone says. For further travel, residents can schedule flights at the nearby Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Board the train at Chinatown Metro Station for your commute.
Chinatown has five bus lines in the neighborhood.
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Condos, townhouses and traditional Chinese architecture
Dense, urban Chinatown doesn’t have many single-family homes, and most of them are packed on the west side of the neighborhood on small lots with little greenery. Most residents are renters, and only 6% are homeowners. The limited market is due to tradition: “Families give to the next generation and don’t sell. There’s less turnover in Chinatown than in other neighborhoods. My house was in the same family for [decades]. I'm never selling it. I love the neighborhood,” Firestone says. Architecture-wise, Chinatown’s buildings were designed as a blend of traditional Chinese and 20th-century American trends: brightly colored houses with ornamentation, overhanging eaves and decorative arches. The neighborhood also has condos, Spanish-style homes and townhouses. Sales prices range from $590,000 for a condo to $1.15 million for a contemporary townhouse.
Condominium in Chinatown
Yale Street great example of residential part of Chinatown.
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A state park and a pocket park
Chinatown residents and LA tourists both flock to the Los Angeles State Historic Park, a green space ideal for strolls on tree-lined paths featuring views of the downtown skyline. As a community hub, the park also hosts music festivals, movie screenings and a weekly farmers market. One of the newest green spaces is Ord and Yale Street Park, which opened in 2021. The pocket park features a colorfully painted staircase leading to panoramic vistas over Chinatown, play areas for children and exercise equipment. Residents should be alert when out and about, since the neighborhood has an 8 out of 10 CAP Index score, much higher than the national average score of 4. The larceny score is particularly high.
Los Angeles State Historic Park is a popular destination in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA.
Gathering circle at Albion riverside park
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Los Angeles Unified Schools
Students in the area go to the Los Angeles Unified School District, which earns a B-plus rating according to Niche. Schools include Castelar Elementary School, Florence Nightingale Middle School and Belmont High School. The elementary school has a B-plus rating, the middle school earns a B, and the high school has a B-minus. Castelar Elementary, founded in 1882, is one of the oldest public schools in Los Angeles and offers a Mandarin Dual Language Program. Another notable public school is the Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, known as “VAPA” or “Grand Arts,” a sculptural architectural landmark located on Grand Avenue.
The dragon mural at Castelar Elementary greets students as they enter.
Belmont Senior High School
Public High School
Westlake District, Los Angeles CA.
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Parks in this Area
Everett Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Ord and Yale Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Walking Paths
Buena Vista Hill Elysian Park
Trails
Los Angeles Plaza Park
Events
Amusement Rides
Multi-Purpose Field
Albion Riverside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Picnic Area
Events
Concessions
Transit
Airport
Bob Hope
22 min drive
Subway
Chinatown Station
Bus
Centennial & Alpine St.
Bus
College & Hill St
Bus
Main & College
Bus
Alameda & College
Bus
Broadway & Alpine
Bus
Vignes & Main
Bus
Cesar E Chavez & Vignes
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.14 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
8/17/2022Niche Review
Chinatown is a small quiet corner of Los Angeles. Great for small venues, local shops with friendly people all around. Lots of night life with festivals that occur almost every month.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chinatown
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chinatown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chinatown, Los Angeles sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chinatown, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $510,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
10,421
Median Age
40
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,085
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,089
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
10.8%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
88/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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