Moving to
Huntington Park.

$1,505/mo median rent

Rent is pretty middle of the road, at $1,505 a month median. Not a bargain, not a budget-buster. About typical for a city this size. Home prices are steep, with a median around $572,700. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.3% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

510 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.

32 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 32.4 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 7% take public transit; 6% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 1.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

9% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a working-class city, and college degree rates reflect that. Trades, manufacturing, and service industries tend to dominate the local economy, which is a strength for some fields and a real constraint for others.

24 public schools inside the boundary

There are 24 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (33 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.