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Best places to live in Los Angeles
Los Angeles BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN
Briana Frazier
Being the second-largest city in the U.S comes with a lot of expectations. You’d expect to find different unique experiences, livelihood, and also impeccable living communities. However, Los Angeles got it all that will satisfy and exceed your expectations. The city boasts of having some of the best neighborhoods and locations to live. Having a population of about 3.8 million residents, L.A is much more than what you hear around and in the news. The modern city features a super-rich culture, sporting activities, entertainment, and recreational facilities. The city also features some of the best neighborhoods you can live in California. This article will feature some of the best places you can line in L.A.
1. WHITTIER According to Livability.com, Whittier ranks position 82 out of 100 of the best cities to live in the U.S. Jeff Collier, the City Manager commented that “We’re very proud and it’s fantastic for our community to be recognized this way.” Whittier is stationed at a convenient location, which is proximity to big sports teams, colleges, universities, and airports. The city also comprises a very family-friendly environment that is rich in urban forestry with plenty of trees and patterns of hills.
The city comprises of approximately 85,000 residents with a majority being 34 years old and below. According to Livability, the city is most suitable for single individuals (such as students) and families as well.
2. MIRACLE MILE Located west of downtown L.A, Miracle Mile is part of the Mid-Wilshire community and comprises about 5,500 residents. Miracle Mile is famous for its Museum Row, which is like a collection of museums. The Museum Row features the George C. Page Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Petersen Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits pavilions, and Craft and Folk Art Museum. The Museum Row comes with a lot of recreational and educational opportunities for visitors.
Miracle Mile also is very kid-friendly with paved sidewalks. The neighborhood has a shallow crime rate of 5.5 per 10,000 residents. The neighborhood also has several schools, both private and public. It also features several city parks and a library.
3. SHERMAN OAKS Sherman Oaks is located in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood in L.A. It features a very safe living environment with a very low rate of crime of 8.4 out of 10,000. With a population of about 52,000 residents, Sherman Oaks has a very family-friendly environment with two city parks, a senior center, several public, and private schools. The neighborhood has several shopping centers with a weekly farmers market. The neighborhood also holds an annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair, which you can enjoy with your whole family.
4. TARZANA With a population of about 35,000 residents, Tarzana is another community-based in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood. Tarzana is named after a famous fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The place is also famous for the setting of some Hollywood films such as The Karate Kid, Akeelah, Thirteen, and The Bee, among others.
The community comprises of a strong economy with an educated populace and a very minimal crime rate of 6.1 per 10,000. The community has various private and public schools and also is home to the famous Columbia College Hollywood.
5. BEVERLY HILLS It is true what is said in the streets about Beverly Hills. The place features fabulous glitz, glamour, high-end stores, and is home to several celebrities. The region has one of the most costly zip codes on the west coast only because it is an excellent place to live.
The region has a population of about 35,000 residents with a very relaxed and friendly neighborhood. With an incredibly low crime rate of about 3.6 per 10,000, Beverly Hills also features top-notch schools and a wealthy population. The cost of living at this place may be incredibly higher than the other regions in L.A, but it is definitely worth it.
6. PALMS The palm area of L.A is known for its diverse and affordability residential community that comprises single-family homes, apartments, duplexes, and triplexes. With a population of over 42, 000 residents, the area was once a major agricultural center that turned into a residential community.
The cost of living in Palms is relatively low since it is 19% lower than California’s average cost of living. Palms boasts of its safe and secure living neighborhood with a very low crime rate of 2.6 per 10,000. The area also comes with a friendly living environment that features a city park, and various family entertainment activities.
The locations discussed above are just a few of the many awesome neighborhoods in Los Angeles, not in any order. For any professional guidance on the best places, you can settle in Los Angeles and California at large, you can reach out to our VIP Agent, Briana Frazier. Briana is a licensed real estate broker and an active member of National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Women’s Council of Realtors, Orange County Association of Realtors, and Inland Valley Association of Realtors. Being a member of all these realtor groups, she is for sure your perfect shot for getting the best place to settle in L.A. You can reach her at https://thepowerisnow.com/brianafrazier/.
Works Cited
https://www.movoto.com/guide/los-angelesca/safest-neighborhoods-in-los-angeles-forfamilies/. https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2013/10/18/ whittier-named-one-of-best-places-to-live-in-us/.
