$779,532Average Value$262Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
A suburban LA County neighborhood
Located southeast of downtown LA, Los Nietos is a convenient suburb where prices draw in homebuyers. "Its main appeal is affordability and a centralized location to LA,” says Realtor George Guerrero who works with Advantage Real Estate and has over two decades of experience in the area. Although its residential streets and midcentury homes might resemble other neighborhoods nearby, Los Nietos' community spaces set it apart. Residents spend time and get to know one another at the neighborhood center, the Los Nietos Library and the recently renovated Los Nietos Park.
Living in Los Nietos offers a small-town feel with nearby city conveniences.
Los Nietos Park has an indoor gym called the Activity Center.
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Ranch-style homes and townhouses in Los Nietos
Los Nietos has large industrial complexes on its east side, which can create noise or traffic for those who live nearby. The area's residential streets are semiwalkable and have single-family houses. Many homes in Los Nietos have driveways and attached garages, but there's also plenty of street parking. The lots are compact, with a median size of a tenth of an acre. This doesn't leave much room for large yards, although some homes in the area do have enough backyard space for a pool. Landscaping often features palm trees and rose bushes in the garden beds. Built in the mid-20th century, much of the architecture includes ranch-style homes. However, the layouts of these homes can vary. “It's a mix between single-family and multiunits like duplexes. People mainly buy them to live in and rent the other side,” says Realtor Bernadette Ramirez, who has over a decade of experience in the region and works with PLF Real Estate Solutions. There's also a newer townhouse community called The Groves in the neighborhood’s northeastern section. Townhouses range from $750,000 to $925,000, while ranch-style homes range from $650,000 to $900,000. In contrast, ranch-tyle homes in the nearby neighborhood of West Whittier range from $750,000 to $1.7 million.
Some Los Nietos homes have spacious porches for outdoor living.
There's also a newer townhouse community called The Groves in Los Nietos.
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Los Nietos Park and more recreation
Many residents can stroll over to Los Nietos Park, an 11-acre park on the southern end of the neighborhood. The recreation space has a playground updated in 2023 and picnic pavilions with barbecues, making it an ideal spot for large parties. For the athletes, there’s a baseball field and courts for basketball, volleyball and handball. This park has an indoor gym called the Activity Center, where there’s fitness equipment, basketball courts and a boxing training section. The San Gabriel River Trail runs along the neighborhood’s eastern edge. It’s a 35-mile path for walking and biking with views of the waterway and the San Gabriel Mountains.
The San Gabriel River Trail is a walking and biking path.
Los Nietos Park's playground updated in 2023.
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Events at Los Nietos Library and the neighborhood center
Los Nietos Library offers community events like story times, coloring for adults and conversation club, where people can practice their English language skills. At Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, there’s bingo multiple days per week as well as special events like the Aloha Festival, which showcases Hawaiian and Polynesian culture with food, music and dancing.
Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center at Los Nietos hosts bingo games multiple days per week.
Los Nietos Library hosts events like story times and craft meetups.
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Eateries and stores on Norwalk Boulevard
There’s plentiful retail and restaurants in the northern part of Los Nietos, specifically on Norwalk Boulevard and Washington Boulevard. Thai Aree serves authentic dishes like pad thai in a casual, no-frills setting. At Michael’s Super Burgers, patrons can expect a fast-food joint serving burgers as well as Mexican dishes like menudo and burritos. To get groceries, there’s a Food4Less supermarket on the northern edge of the community.
Michael’s Super Burgers is a fast-food joint that offers American and Mexican dishes.
To get groceries, the neighborhood has a Food4Less supermarket.
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Los Nietos School District
Depending on where in the neighborhood they live, students can go to Ada S. Nelson Elementary, which has a C on Niche, or to Aeolian Elementary, which has a C-minus. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is another option that also has a C-minus. Los Nietos Middle School has a C-plus rating. The school offers opportunities for both academic and physical growth — among the electives is a course called Students Run Los Angeles, where students get to participate in a monthly calendar of races, ending with the Los Angeles Marathon in March. With a B-plus, Pioneer High School offers courses like architectural design and sociology. Nearby Whittier College, President Richard Nixon’s alma mater, offers over 30 liberal arts majors.
Nelson Tigers make learning fun at Ada S. Nelson Elementary School in Los Nietos.
Pioneer High School offers courses like architectural design and sociology.
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15 miles to downtown Los Angeles
Los Nietos is part of the Gateway Cities region, which connects LA, the Pacific Coast and Orange County. Locals can take Interstate 5 about 15 miles west to downtown LA. There are multiple Norwalk Transit System stops along Pioneer Boulevard, which is on the neighborhood’s western side. For the nearest medical center, PIH Health Whittier Hospital is around 3 miles east of the neighborhood. Long Beach Airport, the closest major airport, is about 15 miles south of the area.
All the stops and connections through LA County link to Los Nietos.
Los Nietos residents enjoy quick access to the 605 and 5 freeways.
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Parks in this Area
York Field
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
John Greenleaf Whittier Park
Playground
Whittier Dog Park
Heritage Park
Los Nietos Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
McNees Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
25 min drive
Bus
Norwalk Boulevard And Choisser Street
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Washington Blvd & Crowndale Ave
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Norwalk Boulevard And Wakeman Street- SW
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Washington & Pioneer
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Norwalk & Washington
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Slauson Ave & Duchess Dr
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Slauson Avenue And Millergrove Drive- S &
Los Nietos Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,530
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,578
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,531
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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