Bel Air vs Pacific Palisades

Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
Bel Air
$3.4M median
Ultra Luxury Gated
Neighborhood B
Pacific Palisades
$3.2M median
Upscale Executive
Bel Air
Metric
Pacific Palisades
$3.4M

Median Price
$3.2M
10/10

School Rating
9/10
A+

Crime Grade
A
28/100

Walk Score
32/100
20 min

Commute
30 min
0

Parks Nearby
5
0

Cafes
6
0

Groceries
0
19 min

Hospital
27 min
Bel Air
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
88%
Pacific Palisades
Median Price
93%
School Rating
90%
Crime Grade
90%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bel Air or Pacific Palisades more expensive?

Bel Air has a median home price of $3.4M and Pacific Palisades is $3.2M. Pacific Palisades is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Bel Air or Pacific Palisades?

Bel Air has a school rating of 10/10 and Pacific Palisades rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Bel Air or Pacific Palisades safer?

Bel Air has a crime grade of A+ and Pacific Palisades is graded A.

Which is more walkable?

Bel Air scores 28/100 for walkability. Pacific Palisades scores 32/100. Pacific Palisades is the more walkable option.