Los Angeles, California 

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Population

3,902,440

+5.6% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

10.6%

Cost of Living

176.2 / 100

Median Home Price

$912,500

Median Income

$69,778

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.4 / 8.7

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California is one of the most exciting cities in the world. From the glamour and glitz of Hollywood to miles upon miles of sunny beaches, LA has it all. From art and culture, to sports, dining and nightlife – there is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. With a never-ending list of interesting attractions and activities, Los Angeles provides an unparalleled level of entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, LA is sure to keep you entertained! National-center complex - Southern California Coast, south and west of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Zip Codes: 90011, 91331, 91342, 90044, 91335, 91402, 90003, 90026, 90019, 91343, 107 total
Cost of Living: 76.2% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 104 ft above sea level

Pros
Entertainment
Coastline and beach areas
Big-city amenities
Cons
Overcrowding
Air quality
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area

In the mid–20th century, the complex Los Angeles–Long Beach area started as a warm-weather paradise with a strong economic base and the attraction of cosmopolitan adventure. The area is huge. Because of earthquake risk and the increasing importance of the automobile, the city built outward—into every nook and cranny of available level land for miles—rather than upward


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Los Angeles is 10.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Los Angeles jobs have increased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Los Angeles's cost of living is 76.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Los Angeles's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Los Angeles, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Los Angeles county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 71.0% to 26.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Los Angeles's population is 3,902,440 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 30.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Los Angeles is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.6%.

SCHOOLS
Los Angeles public schools spend $12,807 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 23.6 students per teacher in Los Angeles. More Education



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Housing Market in Los Angeles

It's a good time to buy in Los Angeles. Home Appreciation is up 10.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Los Angeles is .

Reviews for Los Angeles   240 Reviews
Toxic Wasteland - 11/7/2021
If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths.... Read More

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Worth the hustle to live there - 10/3/2021
Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational... Read More
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Pros & Cons listed - 9/28/2021
Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90011, 91331, 91342, 90044, 91335, 91402, 90003, 90026, 90019, 91343, 107 total

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