Livability Score

55
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cow Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ground Zero
Coffee Shop
Trojan Grounds (Starbucks)
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Mega Bodega
Coffee Shop
Matte Black Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Dulce Dos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
smorgasburg market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Go Get Em Tiger
Coffee Shop
Best Girl Coffee Counter
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee House Donuts
Coffee Shop
Dulce
Coffee Shop
Localita
Coffee Shop
No Ghost Bears
Coffee Shop
Il Caffe
Coffee Shop
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
African American Firefighter Museum
Museum
Outdoor Stage
Theatre Arts
Olympic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Track 16 Gallery
Art Gallery
1720
Nightclub
Galen Center
Stadium
Shrine Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Belasco Theater
Theatre Arts
The Mayan
Nightclub
Tamal Museum
Museum
California African American Museum
Museum
SKETCH Foundation Gallery Air and Space Exhibits
Museum
Newman Recital Hall in Hancock Foundation
Theatre Arts
PYO Gallery
Art Gallery
Schoenfeld Symphonic Hall
Theatre Arts
USC Village Fountain
Attraction
Eileen L Norris Cinema Theatre
Theatre Arts
Carson Center
Theatre Arts
Tutor Campus Center Piano
Attraction
BMO Stadium
Stadium
Bing Theater
Theatre Arts
Orpheum Theatre
Theatre Arts
Exposition Park IMAX Theater
Cinema
Diego Cardoso
Art Gallery
Olympic Gateway
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) D-
Little Caesars
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
901 Bar & Grill
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jason's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Rock & Reilly's
Bar
City Tacos
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Honeybird
Fast Food
Stout Burger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
Elsanto Nino Community Center
Community Centre
Hardcore Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
USC Village Gym
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Evoke Yoga
Gym
Lyons Center
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Century CSC
Community Centre
The Main Barre
Gym
James M Wood Community Center
Community Centre
Ahmanson Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Boulders
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
La Kretz Innovation Center (LACI)
Community Centre
Slauson Senior Multipurpose Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Jonathan Club
Gym
Japanese American Cultural And Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Universal Fish & Handling
Seafood
Cal Mart Beer & Wine Food Store
Grocery Store
RC & LV
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Pacific Fresh Fish Co.
Seafood
R & P Seafood
Seafood
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
B&H Foods
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Los Angeles Fish Company
Seafood
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Bakery
Bread Lounge
Bakery
Big Man Bakes
Bakery
IS Fish Market
Seafood
Little Tokyo Market Place
Grocery Store
Beard Papa's
Bakery
Numero Uno Markets
Grocery Store
Nijiya Market
Grocery Store
Yamazaki Bakery
Bakery
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Marukai Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Trinity Park
Park
Central Recreation Center
Park
Avalon San Pedro Park
Park
Central Avenue Pocket Park
Park
Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center
Park
Ross Snyder Recreation Center
Park
Estrella Park
Park
McCarthy Quad
Park
Saint James Park
Park
Alumni Park
Park
Hutton Park
Park
Gilbert Lindsay Plaza
Park
Associates Park
Park
Great Lawn
Park
Hoover Recreation Center
Park
Grand Hope Park
Park
Exposition Park
Park
Gladys Park
Park
South Park
Park
Fred Roberts Recreation Center
Park
Toberman Recreation Center
Park
Jesse A. Brewer Jr. Park
Park
W. M. Keck Foundation Amphitheatre
Park
San Julian Park
Park
Pershing Square
Park
Shops (5) C+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
WSS
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cindy's Shoes
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Image Gear USA
Clothing
Jostar
Clothing
Just Ride LA
Bicycle
Sweet illusion
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Figueroa Optometry Center
Optician
LycaMobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
WSS
Shoes
Angelino
Clothing
Callejon All Star
Clothing
Office Furniture
Furniture
Henry's Market
Convenience Store
Terminal Hardware
Home Improvement
Angelina Hosiery
Clothing
Jo’s Liquor
Convenience Store
Spunk Hair Design
Hairdresser
Pedraza's Embroidery
Clothing
Fruit and Candy
Beauty
Lululemon
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Toluca Lake (A+)

2. Mount Washington (A+)

3. Atwater Village (A+)

4. Mid Wilshire (A+)

5. Harbor Gateway (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 19.0% take public transportation in Central City.
Public Transit Stops (237)
Stops & Stations A+
San Pedro & Adams
Bus Stop
San Pedro & Adams
Bus Stop
Adams & San Pedro
Bus Stop
Adams & San Pedro
Bus Stop
Adams & Griffith
Bus Stop
Adams & Griffith
Bus Stop
Adams & Griffith
Bus Stop
Adams & Griffith
Bus Stop
San Pedro & 23rd
Bus Stop
San Pedro & 23rd
Bus Stop
Griffith & 23rd
Bus Stop
Griffith & 23rd
Bus Stop
San Pedro & 30th
Bus Stop
San Pedro & 30th
Bus Stop
Trinity & 23rd
Bus Stop
Trinity & 23rd
Bus Stop
Adams & Central
Bus Stop
Adams & Central
Bus Stop
Central & Adams
Bus Stop
Central & Adams
Bus Stop
San Pedro & 21st
Bus Stop
Adams & Maple
Bus Stop
Maple & Adams
Bus Stop
San Pedro & 21st
Bus Stop
Maple & Adams
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.0% A
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Hollywood (A+)

2. Harbor City (A+)

3. Eagle Rock (A+)

4. Westwood (A+)

5. Northridge (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Central City is 143/100 - which is 2% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Fashion District (C-)

2. Westlake (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. Wholesale District-Skid Row (F)

5. Watts (F)

crime F

Central City crime rates are 4,780 per 100k, which is 68% higher than California
Property Crime
3,360 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,420 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bel Air (A)

2. Westwood (A)

3. Brentwood (A)

4. Portar Ranch (A-)

5. Pacific Palisades (A-)

employment D

The median income in Central City is $43,878 - which is 31% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$43,878 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Eagle Rock (A+)

2. Sawtelle (A+)

3. Beverly Glen (A+)

4. Atwater Village (A+)

5. Northridge (A+)

health D

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Newton Community Police Station
Police
H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center
Clinic
St. John's Well Child and Family Center - Traynham Clinic
Clinic
Orthopaedic Institute for Children
Clinic
California Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kedren Community Health Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
USC-Eisner Family Medicine Center at California Hospital
Hospital
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 10
Fire Station
California Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
South Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 15
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Dept Station 15
Fire Station
California Highway Patrol
Police
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 9
Fire Station
Joshua House Health Center
Hospital
MedMen Los Angeles - Downtown (DTLA)
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Engemann Student Health Center
Clinic
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 21
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Central Community Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Canoga Park (C-)

2. Century City (C-)

3. Civic Center-Little Tokyo (C-)

4. Downtown (C-)

5. Hollywood (C-)

housing B

Central City home prices are $440,243 - which is 8% higher than California
Home Price
$440,243 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
44% A+
Home Affordability
10x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakeview Terrace (A+)

2. Fashion District (A)

3. Arleta (A-)

4. Mission Hills (A-)

5. Sunland (B+)

schools F

The Central City graduation rate is 36% - which is 54% lower than California
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
36% F
Elementary Schools (25) A+
Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary
Quincy Jones Elementary
Synergy Charter Academy
Dolores Huerta Elementary
San Pedro Street Elementary
Synergy Charter Academy
Twentieth Street Elementary
John Adams Middle
Maple Primary Center
Gabriella Charter 2
Dr. Julian Nava Lrng Acads-Sch Of Business And Tech
Dr. Julian Nava Lrng Acads-Sch Of Arts And Culture
Center For Advanced Learning
Center For Advanced Learning
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary
St Turibius School
Trinity Street Elementary
Gabriella Charter 2
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary
Accelerated Charter Elementary
William Jefferson Clinton Middle
Harmony Elementary
Nevin Avenue Elementary
High Schools (16) A+
The Education Corps
Santee Education Complex
Matrix For Success Academy
Frida Kahlo High
Tri-C Community Day
Central High
Youthbuild Charter School Of California
Orthopaedic Hospital
Youthbuild Charter School Of California
Animo Jackie Robinson High
Nava College Preparatory Academy
Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Animo Jackie Robinson High
Early College Academy-La Trade Tech College
Glory Christian School
Wallis Annenberg High
Wallis Annenberg High
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High
New Designs Charter
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High
Frank Lanterman
Thirty-Second Street Usc Performing Arts
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. South Park (A+)

3. Century City (A+)

4. Bel Air (A+)

5. Pacific Palisades (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Los Feliz (A+)

2. Southeast Los Angeles (A+)

3. Brentwood (A+)

4. Portar Ranch (A+)

5. El Sereno (A+)

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Central City Area Facts

  • Central City has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Central City crime rates are 35% higher than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Central City is 17% lower than the Los Angeles average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Trinity Park
      Central Recreation Center
      Avalon San Pedro Park
      Central Avenue Pocket Park
      Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center
      Ross Snyder Recreation Center
      Estrella Park
      McCarthy Quad

      Entertainment

      African American Firefighter Museum
      Outdoor Stage
      Olympic Auditorium
      Track 16 Gallery
      1720
      Galen Center
      Shrine Auditorium
      The Belasco Theater

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      El Pollo Loco
      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Five Guys
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central City? Of all people who commute, 19.0% take public transportation in Central City.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central City? The cost of living in Central City is 143/100 - which is 2% higher than California.
      Central City
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central City? Central City crime rates are 4,780, which are 68% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,780 per 100k people

      106% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      106% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Central City? The median income in Central City is $43,878 which is 31% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $43,87821% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,14449% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta

      B Housing

      What are Central City home prices? Central City home prices are $440,243 - which is 8% higher than California
      Median home value
      $440,243138% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22930% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      61% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Central City have good schools? The Central City graduation rate is 36% - which is 54% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      36%

      56% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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