Best 12 Los Angeles Neighborhoods LA

Twelve best Los Angeles neighborhoods: a guide

• Ocean Park (Santa Monica/Venice): A+ Niche rating; phenomenal for weekend outings, younger demographic (early 20s-early 30s); very expensive housing (median home value ~$1.5 million).
• Woodland Hills (San Fernando Valley): A- Niche rating; good location in the Valley, access to Ventura County and the city; hot and windy in summer; more affordable housing than Ocean Park (median home value under $1 million); good for families and young professionals; new luxury apartment buildings.
• Manhattan Beach (South Bay): A+ Niche rating; beautiful coastline, upscale atmosphere; expensive (median home value ~$2.1 million, median rent ~$3,300); primarily a high-end family area.
• Pasadena: A Niche rating; historic charm, Rose Bowl Stadium, Old Pasadena’s vibrant downtown; mix of urban and suburban feel; expensive housing (median home value ~$980,000).
• Porter Ranch: A- Niche rating; many new constructions and developments; good for families; expensive housing (median home value over $900,000, median rent ~$3,500); top-rated schools, including Sierra Canyon School; hill views.
• West Los Angeles: A Niche rating; convenient location, close to freeways and LAX; mainly apartments, expensive (median home value ~$1.3 million); A+ nightlife; great diversity.
• Beverly Grove: A Niche rating; central location, near Beverly Center and The Grove; expensive housing (median home value ~$1.5 million); A+ nightlife; convenient to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
• Silver Lake: A Niche rating; artsy area, unique restaurants and shops; more affordable than Westside (median home value ~$1.2 million, median rent under $2,000); attracts young professionals and artists.
• Pacific Palisades: A- Niche rating; picturesque, affluent; expensive housing (median home value ~$2 million); breathtaking views, family-oriented; limited nightlife.
• Playa del Rey: A Niche rating; unique, small-town beach feel; expensive housing (median home value ~$1.3 million); close to LAX, Silicon Beach; European vibe.
• Valley Village: A- Niche rating; convenient location, near freeways; suburban feel; more affordable than Westside (median home value ~$1 million, median rent ~$2,000); mix of housing styles.
• Culver City: A+ Niche rating; convenient freeway access; new downtown area; A+ nightlife; affordable compared to other central LA areas (median home value over $1 million); Baldwin Hills steps with great views.