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Is East Los Angeles a Good Place to Live? East Los Angeles, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
East Los Angeles ranks #1265 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #248 of 256 mid-size cities and #184 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (113.6, #220 of 256) and expensive homes ($643,100, #208 of 256).
East Los Angeles by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with East Los Angeles's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for East Los Angeles: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is East Los Angeles safe?
What is the cost of living in East Los Angeles?
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,494/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $666,566, 13% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | East Los Angeles | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $666,566#993 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,111/mo#762 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $643,100#1111 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,494/mo#717 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 9.4x#1271 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 26.1%#1094 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
East Los Angeles housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. East Los Angeles is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is East Los Angeles safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for East Los Angeles alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a East Los Angeles crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in East Los Angeles?
The median household in East Los Angeles earns $68,741, 11% below the US figure of $76,827 and 25% below California ($91,905). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Los Angeles | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $68,741#843 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 17.3%#998 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in East Los Angeles?
The median resident of East Los Angeles is 34.7 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 11.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1296 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 33.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | East Los Angeles | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 34.7 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 11.4%#1296 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 33.5% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are East Los Angeles's schools and health?
We have too few school records for East Los Angeles to describe its public schools. 31.9% of adults are obese and 14.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | East Los Angeles | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 31.9%#535 of 1,311 | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.8%#1152 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 18.7%#992 of 1,311 | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 25.3%#1271 of 1,311 | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in East Los Angeles?
The average commute in East Los Angeles is 30.2 minutes (California 25.2); 6.1% of workers take transit and 8.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index East Los Angeles scores 14.3 of 20 (above average walkable), #113 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.4°F and winters 58.4°F, with 14.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | East Los Angeles | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 30.2 min#1118 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 12.1%#1150 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 63.7% | 68.4% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 8.5% | 13.6% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 14.3#113 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | 48.9 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 69.9 | 52.4 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 72.4 | 54.8 | 0.7 |
| May | 73.7 | 58.1 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 77.2 | 61.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 82 | 64.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 65.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 64.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 78.6 | 59.9 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 72.9 | 53.1 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 67.4 | 48.2 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Los Angeles Downtown/Usc.
| Measure | East Los Angeles | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 65.8°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 72.4°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 58.4°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 14.3 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Los Angeles Downtown/Usc.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in East Los Angeles?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | East Los Angeles | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.39%#1172 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does East Los Angeles compare with similar-size cities?
East Los Angeles is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #248 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 111,647.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles, CAPop. 111,647 | #1265 | 40.9 | $68,741 | $1,494/mo | no data | 30.2 min |
| Lansing, MIPop. 113,023 | #1201 | 45.0 | $54,382 | $993/mo | 1,337 | 18.9 min |
| Gresham, ORPop. 112,378 | #882 | 52.0 | $77,795 | $1,586/mo | 362 | 26 min |
| Peoria, ILPop. 112,169 | #1153 | 46.5 | $59,410 | $1,005/mo | 1,256 | 17.9 min |
| Everett, WAPop. 111,845 | #618 | 56.4 | $83,512 | $1,740/mo | 252 | 26.9 min |
| Pueblo, COPop. 111,561 | #1247 | 42.6 | $56,664 | $1,082/mo | 1,177 | 19.4 min |
| Tuscaloosa, ALPop. 111,038 | #1082 | 48.3 | $51,464 | $1,055/mo | 480 | 19.6 min |
| South Fulton, GAPop. 110,471 | #763 | 53.9 | $82,324 | $1,702/mo | 477 | 32.5 min |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #466 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 | 24.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does East Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
East Los Angeles ranks #184 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 40.9 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 25% below the California median. Homes are 13% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Apple Valley, CAPop. 75,473 | … #180 | 41.4 | $69,882 | $1,444/mo | 485 |
| Palmdale, CAPop. 164,634 | #181 | 41.3 | $81,770 | $1,802/mo | 483 |
| Inglewood, CAPop. 104,569 | #182 | 41.3 | $72,750 | $1,787/mo | 684 |
| San Bernardino, CAPop. 222,724 | #183 | 41.2 | $67,415 | $1,508/mo | 893 |
| East Los Angeles, CAPop. 111,647 | #184 | 40.9 | $68,741 | $1,494/mo | no data |
| Lancaster, CAPop. 169,169 | #185 | 40.6 | $81,511 | $1,764/mo | 767 |
| Compton, CAPop. 92,698 | #186 | 39.2 | $78,465 | $1,664/mo | 1,245 |
| Victorville, CAPop. 137,627 | #187 | 38.6 | $74,410 | $1,618/mo | 740 |
| Florence-Graham, CAPop. 60,690 | #188 | 37.9 | $65,132 | $1,521/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of East Los Angeles among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is East Los Angeles's score calculated?
East Los Angeles scores 40.9 out of 100, #1265 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in East Los Angeles. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
29.3 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in East Los Angeles. Similar-size median 53.8.
47.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
East Los Angeles's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
44.4 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in East Los Angeles. Similar-size median 51.2.
38.2 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in East Los Angeles. Similar-size median 50.1.
45.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across East Los Angeles's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
70.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
3.5 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving East Los Angeles alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for East Los Angeles.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for East Los Angeles.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: East Los Angeles's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories East Los Angeles has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in East Los Angeles
Is East Los Angeles, CA a good place to live?
East Los Angeles ranks #1265 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #248 of 256 mid-size cities and #184 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (113.6, #220 of 256) and expensive homes ($643,100, #208 of 256).
What is the cost of living in East Los Angeles?
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,494/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $666,566, 13% below the typical California home ($764,158).
Is East Los Angeles safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for East Los Angeles alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a East Los Angeles crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in East Los Angeles?
The median household in East Los Angeles earns $68,741, 11% below the US figure of $76,827 and 25% below California ($91,905). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in East Los Angeles?
Median rent in East Los Angeles is $1,494/mo (Census), #717 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,111/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 26.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in East Los Angeles?
Zillow's typical home value in East Los Angeles is $666,566, up 0.2% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $643,100.
How are the public schools in East Los Angeles?
We have too few school records for East Los Angeles to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in East Los Angeles?
The average commute is 30.2 minutes, #1118 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 12.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in East Los Angeles?
East Los Angeles averages 65.8°F over the year, 72.4°F in summer and 58.4°F in winter, with 14.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is East Los Angeles walkable?
East Los Angeles scores 14.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #113 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is East Los Angeles at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in East Los Angeles?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in East Los Angeles?
East Los Angeles has 111,647 residents. The median resident of East Los Angeles is 34.7 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 11.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1296 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 33.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does East Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
East Los Angeles ranks #184 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 40.9 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 25% below the California median. Homes are 13% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to East Los Angeles?
The tracked cities in other states closest to East Los Angeles's population of 111,647 are Lansing, MI (#1201 overall), Gresham, OR (#882 overall), Peoria, IL (#1153 overall), Everett, WA (#618 overall), and Pueblo, CO (#1247 overall). East Los Angeles is #1265.