Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$1.0M
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
44.9%
Homeowners
40.3
Median Age
Los Angeles County
County

Citywide median sale price $1,032,508: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

Los Angeles neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

Woodland Hills
$1.2M median · 752 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Sherman Oaks
$1.4M median · 708 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Encino
$1.8M median · 509 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Northridge
$1.1M median · 453 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Granada Hills
$955k median · 411 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Venice
$2.0M median · 402 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Boyle Heights$696k6/10
North Hollywood$845k6/10
Granada Hills$955k8/10

All Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Boyle Heights
$696k · 166 sales
North Hollywood
$845k · 363 sales
Granada Hills
$955k · 411 sales
West Adams
$983k · 80 sales
Leimert Park
$1.1M · 89 sales
Northridge
$1.1M · 453 sales
Palms
$1.1M · 81 sales
Highland Park
$1.1M · 254 sales
Westwood
$1.1M · 352 sales
Valley Village
$1.2M · 163 sales
Baldwin Hills
$1.2M · 87 sales
Porter Ranch
$1.2M · 322 sales
Woodland Hills
$1.2M · 752 sales
Echo Park
$1.2M · 140 sales
Atwater Village
$1.3M · 94 sales
Eagle Rock
$1.4M · 197 sales
Sherman Oaks
$1.4M · 708 sales
Mid-Wilshire
$1.4M · 148 sales
Silver Lake
$1.6M · 268 sales
Los Feliz
$1.7M · 198 sales
Encino
$1.8M · 509 sales
Venice
$2.0M · 402 sales
Brentwood
$2.5M · 401 sales
Pacific Palisades
$3.2M · 215 sales
Bel Air
$3.4M · 110 sales
Century City
$2.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Los Feliz Hills
$2.1M · not in Redfin’s list
Marina del Rey
$2.0M · not in Redfin’s list
Hancock Park
$1.9M · not in Redfin’s list
Studio City
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
East LA
$899k · not in Redfin’s list
Playa Vista
$823k · not in Redfin’s list
Koreatown
$707k · not in Redfin’s list

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s Los Angeles neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Arcadia
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Beverly Hills
$3.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Burbank
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Calabasas
$1.8M · not in Redfin’s list
Culver City
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
El Segundo
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Glendale
$1.1M · not in Redfin’s list
Hawthorne
$723k · not in Redfin’s list
Hermosa Beach
$1.8M · not in Redfin’s list
Inglewood
$721k · not in Redfin’s list
Long Beach
$815k · not in Redfin’s list
Malibu
$3.8M · not in Redfin’s list
Manhattan Beach
$2.5M · not in Redfin’s list
Pasadena
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Redondo Beach
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
San Marino
$2.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Santa Monica
$2.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Signal Hill
$631k · not in Redfin’s list
Temple City
$900k · not in Redfin’s list
Thousand Oaks
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Torrance
$994k · not in Redfin’s list
West Hollywood
$2.0M · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Los Angeles?

The median home price in Los Angeles, California is approximately $1.0M. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $539k in entry-level areas to over $3.8M in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Los Angeles have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Bel Air (10/10) and Encino (9/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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