At a Glance
Median Income
$68,378
$23,265 per capita
Home Value
$613,600
Zillow: $666,566
Median Rent
$1,431/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.7% smoking rate
How East Los Angeles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Los Angeles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Los Angeles a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Los Angeles residents earn a median household income of $68,378 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,265. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Los Angeles is $613,600 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $666,566. Median rent is $1,431/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
10.6% of adults in East Los Angeles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Los Angeles has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population114,617
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density15,385/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born39.4%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,378
Per Capita$23,265
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$613,600
Rent$1,431
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$666,566
Housing Units32,717
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation285 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in East Los Angeles was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
39.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.