Livability Score

72
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (44) A+
Revive Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Med
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Southern Lights
Coffee Shop
Ministry of Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Synapse
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Seasnet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Profeta
Coffee Shop
Evelyn & Mo Ostin Music Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
It's Boba Time
Coffee Shop
Mon Amour Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Alfred
Coffee Shop
Bruin Buzz
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kerckhoff Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Junbi
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lollicup
Coffee Shop
It's Time 4 Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
Geffen Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Birthplace of the Internet
Museum
Bruin Theater
Cinema
iPic Westwood
Cinema
Landmark Westwood
Cinema
Fox Theater
Cinema
Hammer Museum
Museum
Founders' Rock
Attraction
UCLA Art Council Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Fowler Museum
Museum
Straus Stadium
Stadium
Drake Stadium
Stadium
UCLA New Wight Gallery
Art Gallery
EDA Gallery
Art Gallery
James Bridges Theater
Cinema
The Playboy Mansion
Attraction
Sunset Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Easton Softball Stadium
Stadium
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Stadium
Wadsworth Theater
Theatre Arts
Dreamscape Immersive
Cinema
Nuart Theatre
Cinema
AMC Century City 15
Cinema
Benjamin Creme Museum
Art Gallery
Ernie Wolfe Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (49) A+
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Fusion
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Pinches Tacos
Fast Food
Link Central
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Tacos 1986
Fast Food
Pressed Juicery
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Diddy Riese
Sweets
The Broxton
Bar
Primo's Donuts
Fast Food
Kreation
Fast Food
Rocket Fizz
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Barney's Beanery
Bar
Gogobop
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Veggie Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Kikka Sushi
Fast Food
Fitness (9) A+
CorePower Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Student Activities Center (SAC)
Community Centre
John Wooden Center
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Kinross Recreation Center
Gym
St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center
Community Centre
Westwood Recreation Center
Community Centre
Reformacore
Gym
Kol Torah Center
Community Centre
Soul Pump Fitness
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Beyond Fitness
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Senior Center
Community Centre
Hot Yoga
Gym
The Gym LA
Gym
Jagged
Gym
Bishoy's Gym
Gym
Private Fitness Traning
Gym
AKT
Gym
Bishoy's Gym
Gym
Roxbury Park Community Center
Community Centre
Riddick Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Bristol Farms
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Sunnin Bakery
Bakery
House of Bread
Bakery
Pink Orchid
Bakery
Eataly
Grocery Store
Brique French Toastery
Bakery
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Bake Cheese Tart
Bakery
Rex Bakery
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Star Bakery
Bakery
SusieCakes
Bakery
Rabbi's Daughter
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Beard Papa's
Bakery
Mochi Dochi
Bakery
Nijiya Market
Grocery Store
Sunmerry Bakery
Bakery
Ludivine Paris
Bakery
Omaha Steaks
Butcher
Zen Bakery
Bakery
Parks (20) A+
Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza
Park
Court of Sciences
Park
The Californian on Wilshire Park
Park
Dickson Court South
Park
Westwood Gardens Park
Park
Dickson Plaza
Park
Dickson Court North
Park
Wilson Plaza
Park
Weyburn Park Area
Park
Murphy Sculpture Garden
Park
Holmby Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Aidan's Place
Playground
De Neve Square
Park
The Maltz Park
Park
Gateway Triangle
Park
Century Park
Park
Barrington Recreation Center
Park
Will Rogers Memorial Park
Park
Roxbury Park
Park
Cactus Garden
Park
Stoner Recreation Center
Park
Bundy Triangle
Park
Beverly Gardens Park
Park
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
Park
Shops (59) A+
Target
Department Store
Court of Sciences Store
Convenience Store
GSBC
Beauty
Phenix
Hairdresser
Campus Store
Clothing
Son Tré Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Henri Salon de Beauté
Hairdresser
Freddy and Liana's
Hairdresser
Sport Rush
Clothing
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Aveda
Hairdresser
Scrubs Unlimited
Clothing
Sarah Leonard Jewelers
Fashion
Aahs!
Gift Shop
Martin Hyman
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
Course Reader Materials
Books
European Wax Center
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Michael K. Jewelers
Fashion
Platinum Black
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Salon Ash
Hairdresser
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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, 3.3% take public transportation in Westwood.
Public Transit Stops (119)
Stops & Stations A+
Hilgard & Le Conte
Bus Stop
Le Conte & Hilgard
Bus Stop
Hilgard & Manning
Bus Stop
Le Conte & Tiverton
Bus Stop
Hilgard & Manning
Bus Stop
Le Conte & Tiverton
Bus Stop
UCLA Young Hall
Bus Stop
Jules Stein Eye Institute
Bus Stop
Le Conte & Westwood
Bus Stop
UCLA Medical Center
Bus Stop
Westwood & Le Conte
Bus Stop
UCLA Medical Center
Bus Stop
UCLA P2/CEY Drive
Bus Stop
Hilgard & Westholme
Bus Stop
Westwood & Weyburn
Bus Stop
Westwood & Weyburn
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Selby
Bus Stop
Hilgard & Westholme
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Selby
Bus Stop
UCLA Gateway Plaza
Bus Stop
Le Conte & Broxton
Bus Stop
Westwood & Kelton
Bus Stop
Westwood & Kelton
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Glendon
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Glendon
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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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 Westwood is 249/100 - which is 78% 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 A

Westwood crime rates are 1,494 per 100k, which is 47% lower than California
Property Crime
1,354 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
140 crimes per 100k A+
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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 A

The median income in Westwood is $78,789 - which is 24% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$78,789 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.6% 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 C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Marion Davies Children's Health Center
Clinic
Jules Stein Eye Institute
Hospital
Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
Hospital
Wasserman Building
Clinic
Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center
Clinic
Campus Pharmacy & Home Health Center
Clinic
Manoukian Medical Building
Clinic
Campus Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Goldberg Medical Building
Clinic
UCLA Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Morton Medical Building (MP200)
Clinic
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Hospital
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Hospital
Mattel Children's Hospital
Hospital
Bruin Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MDR Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ASK Dental Group
Dentist
Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD, FAAD
Doctor
Ashe Student Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Access Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 37
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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

Westwood home prices are $1,266,754 - which is 209% higher than California
Home Price
$1,266,754 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
16.1x (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 A+

The Westwood graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (5) D-
Warner Avenue Elementary
Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Alice And Nahum Lainer School
Emerson Community Charter
Fusion Academy - Los Angeles
Westwood Charter Elementary
El Rodeo Elementary
Nora Sterry Elementary
New Horizon School Westside
St Sebastian School
Brentwood School
Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children'S Center
Community Magnet Charter Elementary
Archer School For Girls
St Timothy School
St Martin Of Tours Elementary School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Brockton Avenue Elementary
Westview School
Brawerman West Elementary Of Wilshire Blvd Temple
John Thomas Dye School
Overland Avenue Elementary
Brentwood Science
New West Charter
The City
High Schools (1) F
Marymount High School Los Angeles
Fusion Academy - Los Angeles
Moreno High (Continuation)
Brentwood School
Beverly Hills High
Harvard-Westlake
Archer School For Girls
University Senior High
Arete Preparatory Academy
Westview School
New West Charter
The City
New West Charter
Yula Boys High School
Notre Dame Academy Girls High School
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Vista School
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles
Chofetz Chaim Of Los Angeles
Albert Einstein Acad For Ltrs Arts & Scis - Odyssey
Pacific Point Academy
Yula Girls High School
Windward School
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
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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+)

ratings C+

Westwood has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C+
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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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Westwood, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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Westwood Area Facts

  • Westwood has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Westwood crime rates are 58% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Westwood is 45% higher than the Los Angeles average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza
      Court of Sciences
      The Californian on Wilshire Park
      Dickson Court South
      Westwood Gardens Park
      Dickson Plaza
      Dickson Court North
      Wilson Plaza

      Entertainment

      Geffen Playhouse
      Birthplace of the Internet
      Bruin Theater
      iPic Westwood
      Landmark Westwood
      Fox Theater
      Hammer Museum
      Founders' Rock

      Food & Drink

      Au Bon Pain
      Fusion
      Subway
      Yoshinoya
      Chick-fil-A
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Pinches Tacos
      Link Central

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westwood? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Westwood.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      27%

      24% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westwood? The cost of living in Westwood is 249/100 - which is 78% higher than California.
      Westwood
      249

      149% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westwood? Westwood crime rates are 1,494, which are 47% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,494 per 100k people

      36% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      36% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Westwood? The median income in Westwood is $78,789 which is 24% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $78,78942% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,786110% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westwood 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 Westwood home prices? Westwood home prices are $1,266,754 - which is 209% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,266,754586% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,493163% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Westwood have good schools? The Westwood graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Westwood a good place to live? Westwood has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      6 total surveys

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