Exposition Park is a South Los Angeles community anchored by its namesake park and the neighboring University of Southern California. Living here puts you close to everything — from world-class museums and events to recreation, shopping and a variety of restaurants. Travel is also convenient, thanks to Interstate 110 and the Metro E Line, which allow for easy travel to Downtown LA and beyond.
More than 70% of Exposition Park residents are renters, and multifamily properties make up the bulk of housing. “An epic boom happened a few years ago — they put up a bunch of apartments along the rail line,” says Amalia Ochoa, broker at The Proud Crowd Inc. and LA County native. “Now there’s a ton of inventory for student housing. It’s going to be interesting to see how it evolves over the next few years.”
Although newer construction tends to be multifamily, there are single-family options as well, including early-1900s Craftsman styles and California bungalows. “People are also fixing up the older homes, and they’re retaining the character on the exterior,” Ochoa says. “There’s lots of historic charm in the area, and there are still plenty of owners who have lived there a long time.” Fixer-uppers tend to sell between the low $400,000s and low $600,000s, but most home sales range from the low $600,000s to about $1.5 million.
Proximity to the University of Southern California shapes life in several ways, including:
Residents stay well connected thanks to major roads and Interstate 110, which is a direct route to downtown LA, roughly 5 miles away. The Metro E Line provides a car-free alternative for getting to downtown, Santa Monica and anywhere within the broader Metro light rail network.
The community gets its name from Exposition Park, which spans over 150 acres and is home to a variety of museums and event venues, as well as the Exposition Park Rose Garden and the LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium. These destinations draw a steady stream of visitors to the area, and during special events, you’re likely to notice more traffic on local roads and larger crowds at the Metro stations.
For residents, however, Exposition Park is more than just a tourist site. “There are so many cool attractions for young families and people of all ages to take advantage of,” Ochoa says. They can take their daily walks through the historic rose garden, attend lectures at the museums and play water polo or swim laps in the family pool.
Another upside to living beside a college campus and a popular venue is that restaurants tend to thrive. Here, you can choose from places like:
The area is part of the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District. Students are assigned to schools based on their address, but families can apply for other options through the district’s annual open-enrollment lottery. Several community schools, including Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School, partner with USC to offer mentoring, camps and other resources. Students at these schools can apply for the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, which offers a path to a full scholarship at USC. Families also have access to charter schools like the USC Hybrid High College Prep.
Kevin Krakower
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
(562) 262-5147
28 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$1,045,000 Price
Josh Stein-Sapir
Keyes Real Estate
(562) 456-3475
143 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$980,777 Price
David Shin
Dream Realty & Investments Inc
(562) 364-0920
33 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$675,000 Price
Mario Mariscal
Better Homes and Gardens RE
(562) 471-4695
118 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$585,000 Price
Jonathan Mendoza
Monarch Real Estate Services
(626) 658-4310
52 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$1,200,000 Price
L'mar Kojani
Keller Williams Realty
(424) 345-1217
45 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$750,000 Price
Airport
Los Angeles International
20 min drive
Subway
Expo Park/Usc
Subway
Expo/Vermont
Subway
Expo/Western
Bus
Vermont Ave & 37th Pl
Bus
Normandie & Leighton
Bus
Normandie & Martin Luther King Jr
Bus
Exposition & Raymond
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Exposition Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Exposition Park, Los Angeles sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Exposition Park, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $749,250, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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