Moving to
Los Angeles.

$1,933/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $1,933 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $921,200. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.8% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.8%, well above the national average of 4.3%. Moving with a job already lined up matters more here.

670 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is a real factor here, with violent rates significantly above the national average. That doesn't make the whole city a write-off, but it does mean specific neighborhoods deserve real research before signing a lease.

31 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 30.7 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. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 6% take public transit; 20% work from home.

31 hospitals

There are 31 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 3.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

39% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 39% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

818 public schools inside the boundary

There are 818 public schools inside the boundary and 299 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20:1, slightly above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (21 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.