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Downtown Area Facts

  • Downtown has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Downtown crime rates are 37% higher than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Downtown is 5% higher than the Los Angeles average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pershing Square
      Spring Street Park
      Biddy Mason Park
      Angels Knoll Park
      San Julian Park
      Maguire Gardens
      California Plaza Park
      Grand Hope Park

      Entertainment

      Crack Gallery
      Exchange LA
      Downtown Palace Theatre
      NORBERTELLEN GALLERY
      The Reserve
      Spring Arcade Building
      Los Angeles Theatre
      Infusion Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Rhythm Room
      The Falls
      Spring St Bar
      Kiss Pizza & Deli
      Gelateria Uli
      Donut Friend
      Sultan Chicken Restaurant
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 14.5% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 191/100 - which is 35% higher than California.
      Downtown
      191

      91% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      181

      81% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 3,035, which are 18% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,035 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33  

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -40%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $74,577 which is 22% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $74,5778% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,07056% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown 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

      B Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $1,255,090 - which is 72% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,255,090284% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,359133% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      12%

      82% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 13% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      13%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      13%

      2 total surveys

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