Buyers searching for a central, well-connected part of Los Angeles often zero in on Mid-City, a neighborhood that truly lives up to its name. Here, you’re close to some of the city’s biggest attractions, as well as being just minutes from Culver City and Beverly Hills.
The median sale price in Mid-City is approximately $1.25 million, which is above the citywide median. Compared with neighboring areas like Beverlywood and Pico-Robertson, however, Mid-City’s housing costs tend to come in much lower. You might find:
“Mid-City encompasses a bunch of different little communities, which all have their own distinct flair,” says Alexander Masket, broker associate with Compass, Mid-City resident and LA native. “In Picfair Village, there are some quieter, tree-lined streets, but closer to Pico Boulevard, lots of multifamily properties are popping up.” Lafayette Square and Victoria Park, near Mid-City’s eastern edge, are known for their well-preserved Spanish Colonial Revivals and mature landscaping. Farther west, pockets like the Art District attract buyers looking for convenient access to Culver City’s tech jobs and the West Adams dining scene.
If you're looking to stay active, the neighborhood offers a few options, including Baseball Central's indoor batting cages and Genesee Avenue Park, which has a play structures and fitness equipment. In addition, you’re a short drive from parks and attractions like:
The community falls within the Los Angeles Unified School District, which assigns schools based on addresses but offers school choice through magnet programs and an annual open-enrollment lottery. Some middle and high school students go to the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, a highly rated magnet in Mid-City. Families can also choose from charter schools, such as New Los Angeles Charter Middle School, as well as private options like the highly rated Turning Point School in Culver City.
“Mid-City is one of the few parts of Los Angeles where the name really explains the appeal,” Masket says. “You’re in the middle of everything.” Culver City is directly to the south, and you’re only about 5 miles or so from Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Interstate 10 provides a convenient link to Santa Monica and Downtown LA, both roughly 10 miles away, and La Cienega Boulevard is a popular route for getting to the Los Angeles Airport, a similar distance to the south. “Once you’re past Obama Boulevard, La Cienega is almost like a highway,” Masket says.
Jeeb O'Reilly
The Agency
(888) 568-5439
34 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$1,240,000 Price
Dennis Fulmore
Dennis Wayne Group
(424) 688-7260
27 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$1,050,000 Price
Colt Maloney
Figure 8 Realty
(213) 513-7683
68 Total Sales
4 in Mid-City
$1.2M - $3.2M Price Range
Alyse Livingston
Compass
(424) 246-2353
29 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City
$1,690,000 Price
Vartan Achabahian
Prospect Group Inc.
(818) 797-9892
59 Total Sales
2 in Mid-City
$1.5M - $1.8M Price Range
Anthony Galeano
TerraNova Real Estate Group Inc.
(424) 499-1941
6 Total Sales
2 in Mid-City
$800K - $920K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mid-City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Mid-City, Los Angeles sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid-City, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $1,250,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$2,700 - $5,000 per month
$3,892 - $4,598 per month
$2,697 - $2,802 per month
$3,460 - $3,600 per month
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