Mount Washington, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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Mount Washington Area Facts

  • Mount Washington has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Mount Washington crime rates are 66% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Mount Washington is 7% higher than the Los Angeles average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center
      Carlin Smith Playground
      Sycamore Grove Park
      Montecito Heights Recreation Center
      Lummis Park
      Greaver Oak Park
      Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
      Jessica Triangle

      Entertainment

      Southwest Museum
      iam8bit
      Rock Rose Gallery
      Lummis Home
      Perry Mansion
      Hale House
      Octagon House
      Valley Knudsen Garden Residence

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Donut Factory
      Jack in the Box
      Golden Liquor Store
      McDonald's
      Wienerschnitzel
      China Beauty
      Cypress Best Burgers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Washington? Of all people who commute, 7.1% take public transportation in Mount Washington.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Washington? The cost of living in Mount Washington is 183/100 - which is 31% higher than California.
      Mount Washington
      183

      83% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Washington? Mount Washington crime rates are 1,242, which are 56% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,242 per 100k people

      46% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 81

      46% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Washington? The median income in Mount Washington is $89,732 which is 41% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $89,73262% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,45952% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington home prices? Mount Washington home prices are $739,788 - which is 81% higher than California
      Median home value
      $739,788301% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,88799% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      17% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mount Washington have good schools? The Mount Washington graduation rate is 67% - which is 16% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Mount Washington a good place to live? Mount Washington has an overall rating of 79% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      3 total surveys

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