West Adams, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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West Adams Area Facts

  • West Adams has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered poor
  • West Adams crime rates are 6% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in West Adams is 5% lower than the Los Angeles average
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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Rancho Cienega Recreation Center
      Baldwin Hills Recreation Center
      Vineyard Playground
      Vineyard Recreation Center
      Westside Neighborhood Park
      Genesee Avenue Park
      Syd Kronenthal Park
      Stoneview Nature Center

      Entertainment

      Lowell Ryan Projects
      UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios
      Skyline Terrace
      Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza 15 and XD
      Tembo's residence
      Cecil B. DeMille Theater
      Ivy Substation
      Vision Theater

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Popeyes
      Del Taco
      New Panda Buffet
      McDonald's
      Cafe Club Fais Do Do
      Subway
      Royal Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Adams? Of all people who commute, 10.3% take public transportation in West Adams.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% 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 West Adams? The cost of living in West Adams is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
      West Adams
      163

      63% 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 West Adams? West Adams crime rates are 3,435, which are 21% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,435 per 100k people

      51% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      51% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in West Adams? The median income in West Adams is $52,313 which is 18% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $52,3135% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,0939% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Adams 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 West Adams home prices? West Adams home prices are $609,010 - which is 49% higher than California
      Median home value
      $609,010230% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,37445% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does West Adams have good schools? The West Adams graduation rate is 72% - which is 10% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      37% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      51% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is West Adams a good place to live? West Adams has an overall rating of 40% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      4 total surveys

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