Los Angeles, California

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  1. Overview - Life In Los Angeles
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Los Angeles
  3. Crime In Los Angeles
  4. Cost of Living In Los Angeles
  5. Gender In Los Angeles
  6. Household Income For Los Angeles
  7. Education In Los Angeles
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Los Angeles
About Los Angeles, California
Is Los Angeles, California a good place to live?
Los Angeles is a city in California state in USA with a population of 3973280 residents.. The poverty rate of Los Angeles is 16.9%, which is 21% higher than national average. The typical household in Los Angeles earns $65290 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 39.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Los Angeles, only 77% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Los Angeles remained 6.9%, which is 47% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Los Angeles, only 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 23% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Los Angeles is 148, which is 48% higher than national average. Median home value in Los Angeles is $670700 , which is 192% higher than national average. While median income in Los Angeles remained $65290, which is 3% lower than national average.
Population
3973280
Unemployment
6.9%
47% NAT AVG.
Poverty
16.9%
21% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$670700
192% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$65290
3% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1523
31% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
148
48% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 14
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 15
People Earning < $50,000
39.9%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.4
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing95%

Affordability30%

Safety40%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education60%

Commute40%

Is Los Angeles, California safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Los Angeles, California is 22% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Los Angeles is 86% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Los Angeles is 10% higher than national average. You have 1 in 138 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 46 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
114814
Violent : 28882
Property : 85932
Total Crime
22% NAT. AVG.
11% STATE AVG.
2869.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
86% NAT. AVG.
63% STATE AVG.
721.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
10% NAT. AVG.
0% STATE AVG.
2148 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Los Angeles
Violent crime
1 in 138
Property crime
1 in 46
Robbery
1 in 496
Burglary
1 in 288
Assault
1 in 214
Car Theft
1 in 188
Los Angeles : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In California 29 44 39 53 29
In USA 942 1155 925 1498 168
Los Angeles : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In California 11 12 11 14 18
In USA 315 245 100 418 765

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Los Angeles
California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 28882 721.9 442.05 387.8
Murder 351 8.8 5.6 6.5
Robbery 8013 200.3 113.61 73.9
Assault 18535 463.3 288.68 279.7
Rape 1983 49.5 34.16 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Los Angeles
 California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 85932 2148 2138.93 1,958.2
Burglary 13773 344.3 369.66 314.2
Larceny 50990 1274.6 1341.7 1,398
Car Theft 21169 529.1 427.56 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Los Angeles California National Avg.
Services 115 112 100
Groceries 116 113 100
Health 112 115 100
Housing 228 198 100
Transportation 134 134 100
Utilities 106 126 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Los Angeles California Country
Female 50.5% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.5% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Los Angeles California Country
Less than $10,000 6.6% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 13.3% 8.3%
Education


Education Los Angeles California Country
< 9th Grade 14% 8% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 19% 20% 27.0%
Other College 17% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Los Angeles California Country
White 28.5% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 8.4% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 11.6% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.7% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 48.1% 39.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity