Situated just a few miles from both Downtown LA and Pasadena, El Sereno is an Eastside Los Angeles neighborhood growing in popularity, especially among people who’ve been priced out of other parts of the city. Beyond its convenient location and relatively low housing costs, El Sereno also offers access to hiking trails, parks and a variety of community events.
El Sereno’s median sale price is in the mid-$800,000s, well below the citywide median. “Prices are rising, though,” says Andrew Rayas, Realtor with Compass, who is an LA native and has lived in El Sereno since 2018. “I bought my house 8 years ago, and it’s doubled in value since then.”
The area has a mix of rental properties, bungalows and Spanish-style houses from the early 1900s, midcentury ranch-style homes and newer infill. “Since 2021, we have had a huge influx of people, and I’m seeing a lot of new construction,” Rayas says. You might find:
“New people always ask what there is to do here,” Rayas says. “I actually started a group called the El Sereno Social Club, and we host one to three events each month, like flea markets and jazz concerts in El Sereno Park.” Even when nothing is scheduled, locals are still out and about, whether they’re picking up native plants at Artemisia Nursery or grabbing a falafel taco at Tirzah’s Mexi-Terranean. “You’ll see lots of people walking with strollers and little kids,” Rayas says. “On Saturdays, there's a line 20 deep at lil’East Coffee — it’s the community hub. Neighbors just sit outside on the stools and chat.”
Pasadena is roughly 6 miles north of the community, and downtown LA is a similar distance south. “If you take the back streets, it’s only about a 15-minute drive to downtown,” Rayas says. Despite the convenient proximity to two employment hot spots, many residents don’t commute on a daily basis. “Everyone I know works from home,” Rayas says. “There are a lot of creative or remote jobs, and I’ve seen some people with home recording studios.”
El Sereno is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district offers school choice through magnet programs and an annual open-enrollment lottery. There are multiple schools in the area, including highly rated options like:
There aren’t many places in the city where you can roam freely, but El Sereno is an exception. “We have tons of outdoor space here,” Rayas says. Ascot Hills Park, spanning more than 90 acres, is a popular hiking spot with views of the city. The El Sereno Recreation Center has a playground, athletic fields and picnic tables. Houses in the northwestern part of the community are close to Elephant Hill, which local groups are working to preserve as a public nature area. Native plants have been reintroduced in some sections, and a hiking trail was completed in 2026.
Rita Chang
R C Realty Corp.
(626) 469-5745
30 Total Sales
1 in El Sereno
$740,000 Price
Leslie Cross
Townsquare Real Estate Partners Inc.
(626) 657-2932
28 Total Sales
4 in El Sereno
$557K - $900K Price Range
Michael Nguyen
Real Broker
(213) 568-6741
5 Total Sales
1 in El Sereno
$680,000 Price
Walter Castillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
(213) 513-6176
18 Total Sales
2 in El Sereno
$600K - $685K Price Range
Gina Isaac
Nourmand & Associates-HW
(424) 288-7115
56 Total Sales
2 in El Sereno
$651K - $845K Price Range
Raymond Santos
Raymond Santos, Broker
(626) 657-2826
12 Total Sales
1 in El Sereno
$1,000,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | El Sereno | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in El Sereno, Los Angeles sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in El Sereno, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $827,750, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$800,000
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Median Sale Price
$827,750
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$830,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$724,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$744,750
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
156
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$662
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Number of Homes
6,844
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Number of Homes for Sale
47
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Median Year Built
1941
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Months of Supply
3.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,270
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,051
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
951
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
957
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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$2,200 per month
$1,975 per month
$2,300 per month
$1,750 per month
$2,800 - $3,550 per month
$3,550 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
49
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Median Rent
$2,900
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,800
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,500
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,900
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,199
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Median Condo Rent
$2,325
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,500
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Total Population
36,497
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Median Age
38
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Population Density
14 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$68,502
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$90,375
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High School Graduates
69.4%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
23.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
7.6%
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% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
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Annual Precipitation
15''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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