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.
Pedro Torres Jr.
First Class Platinum Brokers
(562) 392-3404
122 Total Sales
2 in Exposition Park
$700,000 Price Range
Jared Nuñez
Ambiance Realty
(562) 568-7742
148 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$830,000 Price
Darryl West
Powerhouse Real Estate
(424) 359-1187
13 Total Sales
2 in Exposition Park
$540K - $800K Price Range
Megan Husri
Keller Williams Studio City
(747) 279-3321
87 Total Sales
2 in Exposition Park
$625K - $1M Price Range
Jody Barnett
Jody Barnett, Broker
(657) 385-7709
53 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$766,000 Price
'Vic' Vartan Markarian
Markarian Realty
(626) 240-5877
116 Total Sales
1 in Exposition Park
$680,000 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 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Exposition Park, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $750,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$900,000
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Median Sale Price
$750,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$830,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$942,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$685,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
62
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$530
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Number of Homes
3,527
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Number of Homes for Sale
51
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Median Year Built
1920
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Months of Supply
9.90
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,439
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,251
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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$958 - $1,248 per month
$1,530 - $7,950 per month
$1,357 - $2,280 per month
$2,200 per month
$949 - $3,150 per month
$1,800 - $5,550 per month
$1,800 per month
$1,200 - $3,800 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
123
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Median Rent
$2,325
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,050
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,888
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,698
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Median Condo Rent
$2,195
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,300
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Total Population
35,831
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
31 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$51,448
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$69,420
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High School Graduates
67.3%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
6.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
58.5%
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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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