DTLA Residential Report 2023

888 at Grand Hope Park

A Guide to the Residential Market in Downtown Los Angeles DowntownLA.com/DTLAResidential

RESIDENTIAL ABOUT THE DCBID Founded in 1998, the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) has been a catalyst in the transformation of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) into a vibrant 24/7 destination. A coalition of more than 2,000 property owners in the Downtown Center, the DCBID members are united in their commitment to enhance the quality of life in Downtown LA. The mission of the Economic Development team is to improve and revitalize the District and bring investment and new businesses to the area.

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DEFINITION OF DOWNTOWN LA

The DCBID defines Downtown Los Angeles as the area bounded by the 110, 101 and 10 freeways and the LA River, plus Chinatown, City West, and Exposition Park. Because these do not precisely align with census tracts, some of the data in this report includes areas just outside these boundaries.

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RESIDENTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................ 4 DTLA BY THE NUMBERS ...................................... 5 RESIDENTIAL MAP ............................................... 6 CURRENT RESIDENTIAL MARKET ........................ 8 FUTURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET ........... 10 DTLA RESIDENTIAL EVOLUTION ....................... 12

Phase I: Adapting & Reusing ........................... 13

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Phase II: From the Ground Up ........................ 14 Phase III: Reach for the Sky ............................ 15 Condos ............................................................ 16 Affordable Housing ....................................... 17 NEIGHBORHOODS ............................................. 18

Financial District ............................................. 20 South Park ....................................................... 21

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Historic Downtown ......................................... 22 Arts District ..................................................... 23 Chinatown ....................................................... 24 Fashion District ............................................... 25 Bunker Hill ....................................................... 26 Little Tokyo ...................................................... 27 PROFILE OF DTLA RESIDENTS ........................... 28

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RESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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ince the beginning of its renaissance in 1999, Downtown Los Angeles has been one of the fastest growing residential markets in the country and has established itself as a premiere urban destination. This report provides a comprehensive examination of the current residential market in DTLA and a detailed assessment of opportunities for its ongoing development.

A defining aspect of the DTLA market is its collection of distinct neighborhoods, each with their own character and mix of attributes and amenities. Understanding the unique qualities of these neighborhoods and their appeal to various segments of the market is critical to assessing the development potential of each. And while the DTLA 2040 plan supports overall growth, it also attempts to reinforce this diversity of neighborhoods.

The Downtown LA market comprises a total of 47,000 residential units, of which 31,000 are market rate rentals, over 7,000 are condos, and 7,500 are affordable housing. Almost all the market rate rentals and condos have been produced since 1999. Despite such rapid growth, demand has never slackened, with occupancy rates for mature properties staying consistently at or above 90%.

No evaluation of the Downtown residential market would be complete without an examination of the residential population itself. DTLA’s demographics provide a vivid portrait of those who gravitate to living in this kind of dynamic urban environment.

In this respect, Downtowners are younger than the broader LA region, with the share of residents 18-34 being 41% higher, and highly educated, with 63% of them having post-secondary schooling.

Looking to the future, the recently approved update to the Downtown Community Plan (aka: DTLA 2040) supports even greater residential expansion, accommodating up to 100,000 additional housing units, which would increase the population to almost 250,000.

DTLA’s residential stock falls into three basic categories, built during successive and increasingly ambitious waves of development. Over the first 8 years of Downtown’s Renaissance, 87% of new inventory came from adaptive reuse of older commercial buildings.

This was followed by a period dominated by new construction of mid-rise properties up to 8 stories.

More recently, the focus has been on high-rise projects of 30+ stories.

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Like all residential markets, Downtown Los Angeles is a complex combination of people and places, past and present, community and culture. In DTLA, that mix encompasses a wide range of building types, neighborhoods, and demographics, alongside the largest concentration of jobs and office space in the Southern California region, one of the most prominent collections of cultural institutions in the nation, worldclass sports and entertainment venues, and a critically acclaimed dining and nightlife scene. That unique amalgam of assets and advantages makes it a very appealing place to live and thus a highly attractive place to develop.

RESIDENTIAL DTLA BY THE NUMBERS MARKET OVERVIEW

47,000

38,000

RESIDENTIAL UNITS

24%

EXISTING INVENTORY

ADAPTIVE REUSE

MARKET RATE RENTALS & CONDOS

27,000

UNITS IN THE PIPELINE

43%

33%

MID RISE

HIGH RISE

DTLA RESIDENTS

88,000

37% RESIDENTIAL GROWTH FROM 2010 TO 2022

62% OF RESIDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 25 TO 49

CURRENT RESIDENTS

$85K AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME 44% WALK/BIKE/TRANSIT OR WORK FROM HOME FUTURE RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY

DTLA 2040 COMMUNITY PLAN:

100,000+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS 175,000+ NEW RESIDENTS

82%

INCREASE IN BY-RIGHT RESIDENTIAL ZONING

Sources: CoStar, DCBID, US Census Bureau, Los Angeles City Planning

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ResidentialRESIDENTIAL Development n Existing n Under Construction/Renovation n Proposed As of 9/30/2023

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RESIDENTIAL CURRENT RESIDENTIAL MARKET As one of the fastest growing residential markets in the country, the supply of new inventory has reliably been met with increasing demand. As was the case in most markets, the recent COVID-19 pandemic saw a short-lived drop in occupancy rates that have since rebounded strongly and are now consistently at or over 90%, even as more new inventory is delivered.

INVENTORY Current Inventory

Residential Units

Under Construction

Total When Complete

Proposed

Market Rate Rental

31,567

2,876

34,443

16,734

Condos

7,367

504

7,871

2,576

Affordable

7,766

967

8,733

2,823

Total

46,700

4,347

51,047

22,133

Projected Population*

79,857

7,433

87,290

*1.8 residents per unit X 95% occupancy

Source: CoStar (Existing), DCBID (Pipeline)

NOTE: Inventory differs from DCBID Market Report due to the exclusion of City West, which is not part of the DTLA 2040 Community Plan.

QUARTERLY STAT TRACKING

Residential

The residential market has rebounded strongly, with current rents and occupancy levels remaining at or above pre-pandemic levels.

Asking Rent Per Unit Occupancy $3,000

100%

Residential

$2,900

95% 100%

$2,800 $3,000

90% 95%

$2,800 $2,6 00 $2,700 $2,500

85% 90%

$2,6 00 $2,400 $2,500 $2,300 $2,400 $2,200 $2,300 $2,100 $2,200 $2,000 $2,100 $2,000

85% 80% 80% 75%

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2019 2021 Q4 19 Q1 20 Q22020 20 Q3 20 Q4 20 Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21 Q4 21 Q1 22 2022 Q2 22 Q3 22 Q4 22 Q1 23 Q2 23 Asking Rent Per Unit

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Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy

Asking Per Unit Rent Rent Rent

$2,900 $2,700

Downtown Center Business Improvement District

Occupancy

75% 70% 70%

Source: CoStar

RESIDENTIAL FEATURED PROJECTS OPENED IN 2023

AVA ARTS DISTRICT

BEAUDRY

FIGUEROA EIGHT

Developer: AvalonBay

Developer: Brookfield

Developer: Mitsui Fudosan

Now open across from ROW DTLA, AVA Arts District features 475 apartments over 61,000 SF of retail space.

Part of a mixed-use complex at FIGat7th, Beaudry is a 64-story residential tower with 785 units and is the first residential project in DTLA from Brookfield Properties.

Figueroa Eight is a 41-story residential tower with 438 units that was developed by ownership from Japan who has held the property since the 1980s.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

ALLOY

OLYMPIC & HILL

WEINGART TOWER 1A

Developer: Carmel Partners

Developer: Onni Group

Alloy is the first high-rise development in the Arts District and will feature 475 apartments and over 100K SF of office space.

At over 760 feet, Onni Group’s Olympic & Hill will be the city’s tallest residential highrise, featuring 700 apartments and 15K SF of retail space.

Developer: Weingart Center Foundation At 19 stories and 278 units, the Weingart Tower 1A will be one of the largest permanent supportive housing projects in DTLA.

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RESIDENTIAL FUTURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET DTLA 2040 The new Downtown Community Plan that was adopted in 2023 provides a blueprint for the next phase of residential growth. It not only increases Downtown’s overall capacity for new residential development, it includes several key provisions that will encourage increased density by providing incentives and eliminating requirements.

KEY FEATURES OF NEW COMMUNITY PLAN •

Increase the portion of Downtown where housing can be built by-right from 33% to 60%

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Updated zoning and land use designations are more tailored to current uses

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3-level Community Benefits Program provides density bonuses for including affordable housing, open space/community facilities, and contributing to a community benefits fund

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Elimination of parking requirements, allowing developer to assess their needs

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Expansion of adaptive reuse to include any building that is more than 25 years old

EXPANSION OF BY-RIGHT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

New

Previous

Source: LA City Planning

GROWTH PROJECTIONS 1999 1999

SCAG* +125,000 residents

2023 2023

+70,000 housing units

SCAR SCAG

DTLA 2040

DTLA DTLA2040 2040

+175,000 residents +100,000 housing units

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50,000

100,000

150,000

Housing Units

200,000

250,000

300,000

Population *Southern California Association of Governments

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RESIDENTIAL In addition to re-defining the future growth potential of DTLA’s residential community, DTLA 2040 also includes updated land use designations to align the zoning code with Downtown’s contemporary uses. Where the region was previously divided mostly into commercial and industrial zones, the new map includes seven different designations, each broadly corresponding to Downtown’s neighborhoods.

NEW LAND USES

INCREASED FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) PREVIOUS

n Transit Core

NEW

BASE

BASE

BONUS

BONUS

n Traditional Core n Community Center n Hybrid Industrial n Markets n Village n Open Space n Public Facilities n Public Facilities - Freeways n Medium Neighborhood Residential n Production

MAX FAR: n 1.5 n 2

n 3 n 4.5 n 6

n 6.5 n 8 n 8.5

n 9 n 10 n 13 Source: LA City Planning

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RESIDENTIAL DTLA RESIDENTIAL EVOLUTION

ADAPTING & REUSING (1999-2008): 5,463 new units delivered

PHASE II

87% adaptive reuse

FROM THE GROUND UP (2009-2017):

PHASE III

PHASE I

From 1999 to 2008, the Downtown LA Renaissance was led by adaptive reuse of historic office buildings comprising almost 90% of new residential inventory. After a pause following the 2008 financial crisis, residential development shifted to new construction of mid-rise apartments up to 8 stories. Finally, from 2018 to today, development has again shifted to high-rise projects of 30+ stories. Unsurprisingly, given the larger scope of these projects, the overall number of new units delivered has grown substantially – only pausing in response to global events.

REACH FOR THE SKY (2018-present):

6,922 new units delivered 77% mid-rise new construction

8,176 new units delivered 73% high-rise construction

NEW RESIDENTIAL DELIVERIES BY YEAR PHASE I

PHASE II

PHASE III

3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500

’00 2001 ’01 2002 ’02 2003 ’03 2004 ’04 2005 ’05 2006 ’06 2007 ’07 2008 ’08 2009 ’09 2010 ’10 2011 ’11 2012 ’12 2013 ’13 2014 ’14 2015 ’15 2016 ’16 2017 ’17 2018 ’18 2019 ’19 2020 ’20 2021 ’21 2022 ’22 2023 ’23 2000 12

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RESIDENTIAL PHASE I: ADAPTING & REUSING Passage of the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance in 1999 spurred the first wave of new residential development, consisting almost exclusively of conversions of historic office buildings, many dating back to the 1920s. The unique charm and character of these properties is their biggest draw, while on-site amenities will vary from property to property.

Barker Block

Title Guarantee Building

Old Bank District

HWH Luxury Living

Eastern Columbia Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL PHASE II: FROM THE GROUND UP Following the financial crisis of 2008, developers returned to DTLA with increased confidence, resulting in the first wave of new residential construction, primarily in the form of mid-rise apartments of up to 8 stories, which is the limit on wood-framed construction. As of 2023, this type of product represents approximately 1/3 of the inventory of market-rate units.

AXIS

Trademark

STOA

The Aliso 14

Downtown Center Business Improvement District

Eighth & Grand

RESIDENTIAL PHASE III: REACH FOR THE SKY As confidence in the DTLA residential market continued to grow, so too did the scale of residential projects, with the bulk of new deliveries since 2018 being in high-rise properties, including three that stand over 50 stories, and six that contain over 500 units. These properties all tend to be on the higher end of the spectrum in terms of design, amenities, and rental rates.

Beaudry

Atelier

THEA

888 at Grand Hope Park

The Grand by Gehry Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL CONDOS Representing only about 15% of total inventory, condo units are still a significant component of the DTLA market, providing an ownership option for long-term residents. Almost 1/3 of Downtown condos were delivered from 2005 to 2008. In the aftermath of the housing market collapse, while apartment construction boomed, the next new condos were not delivered until 2017.

Metropolis

LUMA

Perla

TEN50 16

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Elleven South

RESIDENTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING Downtown LA has been the leader in providing much-needed affordable housing options to help address the region’s housing crisis and homelessness. Despite representing only around 1% of the land in the LA region, roughly 10% of its affordable housing can be found in DTLA – most of it located in the Industrial District.

New Pershing Apartments

FLOR 401

SP7

Star Apartments

649 Lofts Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS Downtown is comprised of many unique neighborhoods that have grown alongside each other, while retaining their distinctive characters. Different communities with distinct features appeal to different segments of the market.

This is reflected in the various types of residential projects that are developed in each neighborhood and how they integrate themselves into the fabric of the community.

Market

Condo

EXISTING Affordable

TOTAL

Pipeline

Arts District

2,280

719

341

3,340

4,431

Bunker Hill

2,907

275

1,083

4,265

1,368

Chinatown

3,903

18

1,039

4,960

3,175

Fashion District

1,419

192

0

1,611

2,465

Financial District

3,805

363

309

4,477

1,609

Historic Downtown

4,986

1,177

2,008

8,171

4,610

Industrial District

692

161

1,722

2,575

1,657

Little Tokyo

1,257

677

629

2,563

480

South Park

10,318

3,785

635

14,738

6,685

TOTAL

31,567

7,367

7,766

46,700

26,480

Sources: CoStar (Existing), DCBID (Pipeline)

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RESIDENTIAL

Financial District

South Park

Historic Downtown

Arts District

Chinatown

Fashion District

Bunker Hill

Little Tokyo Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISTRICT Dense, diverse, and dynamic, the Financial District is the heart of DTLA. Sitting at the center of the region’s Metro rail system, and possessing an unparalleled selection of restaurants, it is the epitome of convenience. Rental and condo properties have added a residential community that keeps the neighborhood buzzing through the day and into the evening.

EXISTING INVENTORY

3,805 MARKET

PIPELINE

1,609

363 CONDO

7th Street

Whole Foods

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AFFORDABLE

Home to Metro’s busiest station with over 15 million annual boardings.

FIGat7th

The BLOC

309

Future Development: Angels Landing

RESIDENTIAL SOUTH PARK EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY South Park is the premier sports and event destination of Southern California, with Crypto.com Arena, the L.A. LIVE entertainment complex, and the L.A. Convention Center attracting more than two million visitors annually.

The area has also experienced massive population growth, becoming its own full-fledged residential community.

10,318 MARKET

3,785 CONDO

PIPELINE

635

AFFORDABLE

64% of all high-rise units are in South Park.

6,685

L.A. LIVE

South Park Commons

Crypto.com Arena

Future Development: 1111 Hill Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN With its classic buildings adapted for office and residential use, this area boasts many of the things that originally put LA on the world stage – ornate movie palaces, showcase architecture, and the bustling Broadway corridor. It’s also where visitors can experience DTLA’s contemporary reputation as a one-of-a-kind food, arts, and shopping destination.

The Bradbury

EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY

4,986 MARKET

PIPELINE

4,610

1,177

2,008

CONDO

AFFORDABLE

Home to over 40% of all DTLA adaptive reuse units.

Spring Arcade

Orpheum Theatre

Apple Tower Theatre 22

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Future Development: Onni Times Square

RESIDENTIAL ARTS DISTRICT Situated on the eastside of DTLA, adjacent to the LA River and railyards, the Arts District is famously home to galleries and cultural spaces, live/work lofts, and unique restaurants and retail in converted warehouses and former factories. It’s also become a haven of innovative space for technology, media, and other creative companies. The neighborhood’s buzz can be felt day and night and has made it one of the hottest real estate markets in the country.

EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY

2,280 MARKET

PIPELINE

4,431

719 CONDO

341

AFFORDABLE

First residential high-rise in the neighborhood is currently under construction.

Two Bit Circus

One Santa Fe

ROW DTLA

Bike Shed Moto Co

Future Development: Fourth & Central Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL CHINATOWN Despite substantial demographic change, this area has managed to remain a destination for authentic regional Chinese culture and cuisine.

More recently, it has attracted exciting new culinary and nightlife ventures. With several new residential developments in the works, the area is poised for significant growth in the coming years.

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EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY

3,903 MARKET

18

CONDO

PIPELINE

3,175

AFFORDABLE

One of the few residential communities that pre-dates the DTLA renaissance.

Chinatown Metro Station

LA State Historic Park

Chinatown Central Plaza

Future Development: Chinatown Station

Downtown Center Business Improvement District

1,039

RESIDENTIAL FASHION DISTRICT Once known exclusively as Downtown’s wholesale quarter, the Fashion District now counts more than 1,000 retail stores in its 100 blocks, selling everything from fabrics to flowers, and of course, fashion.

Crowds come to peruse the deals at Santee Alley or take advantage of frequent “Sample Sale” events. It is home to an increasing number of residents and will be one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in DTLA.

EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY

1,419

192

MARKET

CONDO

PIPELINE

0

AFFORDABLE

Current pipeline is 150% of existing inventory.

2,465

Santee Alley

City Market South

Santee Village

Future Development: City Market of Los Angeles Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL BUNKER HILL A mix of soaring skyscrapers, internationally known cultural institutions, and world-class architecture, Bunker Hill is also home to an increasing concentration of desirable residential properties. While bustling with office workers on weekdays, the success of The Broad, Disney Concert Hall, and adjacent culinary destinations has ushered in a new population, altering perceptions, and activating the area on evenings and weekends.

Grand Park

EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY

2,907 MARKET

275 CONDO

PIPELINE

1,368

B of A Plaza

Grand Central Market

The Broad 26

Downtown Center Business Improvement District

Future Development: 333 Hope

1,083

AFFORDABLE

New Regional Connector Metro station opened in 2023 providing easy rail access for the first time.

RESIDENTIAL LITTLE TOKYO EXISTING EXISTING INVENTORY Not surprisingly, Little Tokyo boasts some of Downtown’s finest sushi and noodle restaurants while also embracing an increasingly diverse demographic. By day, the compact, pedestrian, and family-friendly district primarily serves a convenience function, while evenings draw a more youthful, energetic crowd.

1,257 MARKET

PIPELINE

480

677

629

CONDO

AFFORDABLE

Established in 1905, it is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Kyoto Garden

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Japanese Village Plaza

Japanese American National Museum Downtown Center Business Improvement District

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RESIDENTIAL PROFILE OF DTLA RESIDENTS DTLA residents are significantly younger and more ethnically diverse than either the city or region and have a slightly higher rate of postsecondary education. Although the residential population has grown by 37% overall from 2010 to 2022, that growth has been concentrated in certain census tracts – primarily in South Park, the Historic Core, and the Arts District – where new residential development has been most heavily concentrated.

RESIDENTS

37%

Residential Population Growth from 2010 to 2022

DOWNTOWN

CITY

REGION

Population

77,662

3,849,306

12,997,353

Per Square Mile

11,626

8,207

2,680

Growth 2015-2022

21%

2%

1%

Growth 2010-2022

37%

5%

4%

<18

7%

21%

20%

18 to 24

10%

9%

10%

25 to 34

49%

32%

32%

35 to 49

13%

13%

13%

50 to 64

10%

13%

12%

65+

11%

15%

14%

Hispanic or Latino

29%

48%

45%

Asian and Pacific Islander

27%

14%

19%

White Alone

22%

32%

33%

Black or African American

17%

8%

6%

Two or More Races

8%

18%

19%

Native American or Other

1%

1%

1%

High school or less

36%

38%

40%

Some college or Associate

22%

25%

22%

Bachelor's degree

26%

24%

24%

Graduate or higher

15%

14%

13%

AGE

62%

Residents between the Ages of 25 and 49

63%

Residents with Postsecondary Education

RACE

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021)

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RESIDENTIAL

HOUSEHOLD INCOME DOWNTOWN

CITY

REGION

< $15K

26%

4%

4%

$15K - $40K

19%

24%

22%

$40K - $75K

15%

24%

25%

$75K - $100K

9%

13%

14%

> $100K

31%

36%

34%

$85,000 Average Resident Household Income

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2017 – 2021)

RESIDENT WORK LOCATIONS

61% of residents work within 5 miles of DTLA.

5 mile Radius

# of Visits High

Low Source: Placer.ai

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RESIDENTIAL PROFILE OF DTLA RESIDENTS DTLA is the “first choice” for Angelenos who want an active urban lifestyle. As such, Downtowners are much more likely to use alternative modes of transportation and tend to work much closer to where they live. Because the DTLA housing market is predominantly rental and its demographics skew towards young and single, it is also more transitory than the rest of the region. At the same time, it attracts a significant share of long-term residents, as demonstrated by our survey.

RENT VS. OWN

38%

Combined cost of Housing + Transportation vs 50% Citywide

RENT

OWN

Share of Population

87%

13%

Median Rent/Price

$2,822/month

$678/per sq. ft.

14%

83%

DOWNTOWN

CITY

REGION

38%

50%

55%

Bikes

1%

1%

1%

Transit

13%

6%

3%

Carpool

6%

8%

9%

Walk

12%

3%

2%

Other

3%

2%

2%

Drive alone

46%

57%

63%

Work from Home

19%

24%

21%

DOWNTOWN

CITY

Avg Bike Score

79

59

Avg Transit Score

98

53

Avg Walk Score

93

69

Rent/Price Increase 2010-19 Sources: DCBID, CoStar

COST OF LIVING Percentage of Income:

Housing + Transportation Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (2022)

44%

Walk/Bike/Transit or Work from Home

COMMUTING PATTERNS

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2017 – 2021)

93%

Downtown Average Walkability Score

WALK, BIKE, AND TRANSIT SCORES

Source: Walk Score (2023)

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RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTS MOST-VISITED DESTINATIONS % who visited in 2022

36% Chinatown

31% Union Station 39% FIGat7th 39% Little Tokyo 37% The BLOC

40% Grand Central Market

32% Pershing Square 32% LA LIVE

32% Fashion District 30% Flower District

Source: DCBID, DTLA 2023 Survey

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