Discover Los Angeles, CA: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Los Angeles is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

3,959,660

Los Angeles Population7

42,140

Median Income6

7.1

Unemployment Rate17

Travel Connectivity

99
- Airports
  
  6
- Train stations
  
  15
Outdoor Activities

85
- Beaches9
  
  25
- Parks15
  
  280
- Ski resorts
  
  7
Education

72
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  50
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  8.5 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  82
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  54.7 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  167
Healthcare

71
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  121
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  2.96 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  7
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  7.4 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  6.6 miles from city center
Climate

71
- Sunny days3
  
  72 days
- Rainy days12
  
  35 days
- Hot days12
  
  21 days
- Cold days12
  
  0 days
- Average humidity12
  
  56 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  2 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  0 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  58 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  73 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  High
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk23
  
  High
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Local Transportation

69
- Walkability score11
  
  68
- Bikeability score11
  
  59
- Transit score11
  
  53
- Commute via public transit17
  
  9.4 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  3.5 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  69.4 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  31.4 minutes
Taxes

66
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  2.3 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  5.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  2.3 %
- State sales tax19
  
  7.2 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.8 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.7 %
Internet Connectivity

63
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  96.5 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  95.6 %
- Average download speed24
  
  73 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  80.7 %
Diversity

60
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  28.5 %
- Black7
  
  8.6 %
- Asian7
  
  11.6 %
- Hispanic7
  
  48.6 %
Attractions

54
- Restaurants8
  
  22.9 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  35.6 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  55.3 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  5.2 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  276
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  45
- Wineries
  
  1
- Casinos22
  
  9
Safety

46
- Property crimes1
  
  2,557.5 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  760.8 per 100,000 residents
Economy

44
- Income6
  
  $30,568
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $42,140
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  16.1 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  23.9 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  3.0 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  14.5 %
- Employment rate17
  
  92.9 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  42.0 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  1.8 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  10.6 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.3 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  5.0 %
Home Pricing

26
- Median home value5
  
  $752,510
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $1,080
- Median rent price13
  
  $3,500
Air Quality

16
- Unhealthy air quality10
  
  3 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups10
  
  15 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution10
  
  61 days per year
- High ozone10
  
  100 days per year

Los Angeles' aged 15- to 19-years old saw the steapest decline since 2010, falling by 11%, whereas the average population in that segment only declined by 4%

Age

35.4

Median Age7

5.0

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Los Angeles residents are predominantly Hispanic/Mexican and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the Hispanic community has grown by 6.0% since 2010, while the white community, 2nd largest in the city, has shrunk by 40.9%

Race

37.5

California Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Los Angeles is almost never cold and rarely hot and there is little rain and no snow. There is at least some rain 35 days per year and an average temperature of 73°F in July

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature37

The average home value in Los Angeles increased by 69% since 2010 which is 26% higher than the national average and 5% lower than the state average

Rent

3,500

Monthly Average13

Renters38

Average Home Value5

Los Angeles is a somewhat low tax location with income tax 36% lower than the national average and property tax 32% lower than the national average, but sales tax 38% higher than the national average.

Other

0.76

Property Tax21

9.5

Sales Tax19

0.65

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)39

Los Angeles has an average employment rate of 93% which is 1% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Continental and Los Angeles County

Income

23.9

<$25,0006

16.1

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Los Angeles is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results40

Representatives

Mayor28	Eric Garcetti Democratic
House of Representative28	Jimmy Gomez Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, L A Downtown Medical Center, Llc, is 6.6 miles from the center of Los Angeles, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles Medical Center, is 0.0 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, USC Norris Cancer Hospital-Keck Medical Center of USC, is 3.9 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	Yes

In California, 16.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 27.4% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks30

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#82	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report31
#43	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub32
#61	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades33

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
11	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
33	National Health Index
34	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
35	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
36	Normal Precipitation, Inches
37	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
38	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
40	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Los Angeles, CA

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Outdoor Activities

Education

Healthcare

Climate

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Diversity

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Air Quality

Population

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