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CA area data

Los Angeles, CA

Aggregated across 58 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Population: 2,208,845 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Los Angeles, CA is $1.07M — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.12M after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,999/month. 523 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.07M

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.07M
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.0%
5-year appreciation
+3.0%
10-year appreciation
+66.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$1.15M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.12M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$672
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2,256
For-sale inventory
3,922
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
4,211
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
910

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,999/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
523
Elementary schools
303
Middle schools
73
High schools
134
Charter schools
159
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle District, Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle District, Animo Pat Brown District
Schools include
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle, Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle, Animo Pat Brown, Charles Drew Middle, Thomas A. Edison Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1,757
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
San Fernando Valley (Area 4) (0.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.6°F
Average high
72.6°F
Average low
56.4°F
Annual precipitation
14.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-5,338
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
458,851
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
372,377

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (16 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
94
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Grocery stores nearby
9
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,872
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
59.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,453
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Los AngelesState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.07M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.12M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,999/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,453$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Los Angeles, CA?
$1.07M.
What is the median sale price in Los Angeles, CA?
$1.12M.
How long do homes take to sell in Los Angeles, CA?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Los Angeles, CA?
Typical rent: $2,999/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Los Angeles, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Los Angeles, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,757 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Los Angeles, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Los Angeles, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Los Angeles, CA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: San Fernando Valley (Area 4), 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Los Angeles, CA?
523 schools (303 elementary, 73 middle, 134 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Los Angeles, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Los Angeles, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Los Angeles, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Los Angeles

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