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East Los Angeles, CA
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East Los Angeles, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is East Los Angeles a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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 $670,816. 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.
Safety & Crime
East Los Angeles reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,695/100K.
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.