Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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Chinatown Area Facts

  • Chinatown has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Chinatown crime rates are 18% higher than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Chinatown is 13% lower than the Los Angeles average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chinatown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Los Angeles State Historic Park
      Alpine Park
      Ed P. Reyes River Greenway
      Yale Street & Ord Street Park
      Placita de Dolores
      El Pueblo Los Angeles Plaza Historic Park
      Los Angeles Plaza Park
      Everett Park

      Entertainment

      Seven Star Cavern Wishing Well
      Thien Hau Temple
      Velveteria: The Museum of Velvet Art
      Dodger Stadium
      Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
      América Tropical Interpretative Center
      Avila Adobe
      La Plaza United Methodist Church, Museum of Social Justice

      Food & Drink

      Highland Park Brewery Chinatown
      General Lee's
      Juanitas
      Subway
      La Noche Buena
      Wetzel's Pretzels
      Ben & Jerry's
      Traxx

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chinatown? Of all people who commute, 11.4% take public transportation in Chinatown.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chinatown? The cost of living in Chinatown is 150/100 - which is 7% higher than California.
      Chinatown
      150

      50% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chinatown? Chinatown crime rates are 4,335, which are 53% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,335 per 100k people

      90% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      90% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Chinatown? The median income in Chinatown is $53,225 which is 17% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $53,2254% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,70713% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chinatown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta

      C+ Housing

      What are Chinatown home prices? Chinatown home prices are $488,417 - which is 19% higher than California
      Median home value
      $488,417164% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39447% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      4%

      94% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Chinatown have good schools? The Chinatown graduation rate is 53% - which is 34% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      53%

      36% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Chinatown a good place to live? Chinatown has an overall rating of 62% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      3 total surveys

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