Livability Score

66
/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 (7) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Nice Coffee
Coffee Shop
CafeNOW
Coffee Shop
Tribal Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Qwench
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Speciality's
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lobby Cafe
Coffee Shop
For Five Coffee Roasters Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pitchoun
Coffee Shop
Pressed Juicery
Coffee Shop
Barista Society
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Westlake Theater
Theatre Arts
Teragram Ballroom
Theatre Arts
1100 Wilshire
Attraction
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Theatre Arts
Levitt Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Frida Kahlo Theater
Theatre Arts
Bootleg Theater
Theatre Arts
7+FIG Art Space
Art Gallery
Dynasty Typewriter At The Hayworth
Theatre Arts
Gallery 1927 at the Fine Arts Building
Art Gallery
Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center
Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Los Angeles
Cinema
Los Angeles Central Library Getty Gallery
Art Gallery
Spanish Steps
Attraction
Skyspace LA
Attraction
The Novo
Theatre Arts
Microsoft Theater
Theatre Arts
Grammy Museum
Museum
Crypto.com Arena
Stadium
Roy and Edna Disney Cal Arts Theatre (REDCAT)
Theatre Arts
Gallery at REDCAT
Museum
The Broad Museum
Museum
W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Performances
Nightclub
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Food and Drink (14) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Perfect Donuts
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Jardin des Tuileries
Bar
Spire73
Bar
George's Greek Grill
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub
Bar
Elevate Lounge
Bar
BonaVista Lounge
Bar
Public School 213
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Rooftop Bar
Bar
Pizza Next Door
Fast Food
Jollibee
Fast Food
SanSai Japanese Grill
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Marugame Udon
Fast Food
Veranda Poolside Lounge
Bar
Qwench
Fast Food
Z's Crazy Good
Fast Food
Library Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
Jonathan Club
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Equinox
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Bikram Yoga Downtown L.A.
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Evoke Yoga
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Hardcore Fitness
Gym
The Main Barre
Gym
James M Wood Community Center
Community Centre
Japanese American Cultural And Community Center
Community Centre
Saint Andrew’s Parish Hall
Community Centre
ROAM
Gym
Yogala
Gym
La Kretz Innovation Center (LACI)
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Phys. Ed. Studio
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Elsanto Nino Community Center
Community Centre
K2 CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Clark Street Bread
Bakery
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Good Time Donuts
Bakery
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Bob's Market
Grocery Store
Numero Uno Markets
Grocery Store
Big Man Bakes
Bakery
El C Lollo Meat Market
Grocery Store
Galleria Market - Galleria Vermont
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Hannam Chain Supermarket
Grocery Store
Huicho's Bakery
Bakery
Los Amigos Bakery
Bakery
Circle H Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Marukai Market
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Unidad Park
Park
MacArthur Park
Park
Rockwood Park
Park
Hope and Peace Park
Park
Vista Hermosa Park
Park
Lake Street Park
Park
Maguire Gardens
Park
Echo Park
Park
Echo Park Recreation Center
Park
Lafayette Recreation Center
Park
Grand Hope Park
Park
California Plaza Park
Park
Pershing Square
Park
Angels Knoll Park
Park
Gilbert Lindsay Plaza
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Marion Park
Park
Echo Park
Park
Francis Avenue Community Garden
Park
Biddy Mason Park
Park
Grand Park
Park
Spring Street Park
Park
Everett Park
Park
Toberman Recreation Center
Park
Shatto Recreation Center
Park
Shops (6) A+
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
WSS
Shoes
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Target
Department Store
FIGat7th
Mall
H&M
Clothing
L'Occitane
Beauty
MAC Cosmetics
Beauty
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Zara
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Famima
Convenience Store
Uniqlo
Clothing
Drybar
Hairdresser
The Bloc
Mall
Macy's
Department Store
The Library Store
Gift Shop
L.A. Live
Mall
Bunker Hill Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Shoemaster
Shoes
R. P. Hoffman
Optician
Cindolyn's
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, 28.4% take public transportation in Westlake.
Public Transit Stops (265)
Stops & Stations A+
6th & Valencia
Bus Stop
6th & Valencia
Bus Stop
6th & Union
Bus Stop
6th & Union
Bus Stop
6th & Burlington
Bus Stop
6th & Burlington
Bus Stop
6th & Witmer
Bus Stop
6th & Witmer
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Union
Bus Stop
3rd & Loma
Bus Stop
3rd & Union
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Union
Bus Stop
3rd & Loma
Bus Stop
6th & Witmer
Bus Stop
3rd & Union
Bus Stop
6th & Witmer
Bus Stop
6th & Bonnie Brae
Bus Stop
3rd & Witmer
Bus Stop
6th & Bonnie Brae
Bus Stop
3rd & Witmer
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Witmer
Bus Stop
3rd & Bonnie Brae
Bus Stop
Wilshire & Bonnie Brae
Bus Stop
7th & Union
Bus Stop
6th & Lucas
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
28.4% 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 Westlake is 181/100 - which is 29% 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

Westlake crime rates are 3,586 per 100k, which is 26% higher than California
Property Crime
2,348 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,238 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 C-

The median income in Westlake is $46,523 - which is 27% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$46,523 F
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
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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 (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hospital
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 11
Fire Station
Los Angeles Medical Center Cosmetic Surgery
Clinic
Saint Vincent Medical Center
Hospital
Silver Lake Medical Center
Hospital
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Calm Dental
Dentist
Rampart Community Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedMen Los Angeles - Downtown (DTLA)
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
South Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vermont Dental Group
Dentist
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 20
Fire Station
California Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters
Police
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Olympic 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

Westlake home prices are $755,085 - which is 84% higher than California
Home Price
$755,085 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
75% A+
Home Affordability
16.2x (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 D+

The Westlake graduation rate is 55% - which is 32% lower than California
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
55% F
Elementary Schools (42) A+
N.E.W. Academy Of Science And Arts
N.E.W. Academy Of Science And Arts
John H. Liechty Middle
Para Los Ni?Os - Evelyn Thurman Gratts Primary
Para Los Nios - Evelyn Thurman Gratts Primary
Esperanza Elementary
Gratts Learning Academy For Young Scholars (Glays)
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Sal Castro Middle
Union Avenue Elementary
Immaculate Conception School
Special Education-Infant/Preschool Program
Cds Elementary
Macarthur Park Elem Sch For The Visual And Perf Arts
Charles White Elementary
Olympic Primary Center
Our Lady Of Loretto Elementary School
Tenth Street Elementary
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Lake Street Primary
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts And Enterprise
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts & Enterprise Charter
Equitas Academy #3 Charter
Equitas Academy 4
Equitas Academy 5
High Schools (29) A+
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High
Belmont Senior High
Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch Of Global Studies
Contreras Learning Center-School Of Social Justice
School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex
Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts
Harris Newmark Continuation
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High
Camino Nuevo Charter High
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
American University Preparatory School
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts And Enterprise
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts & Enterprise Charter
Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Ednovate - East College Prep
Ednovate - Brio College Prep
Rise Kohyang High
Ednovate - Usc College Prep Pico-Un Westlake Campus
Rise Kohyang High
Pilgrim School
University Preparatory Value High
University Preparatory Value High
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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 A+

Westlake has an overall rating of 85% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D-
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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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Westlake, Los Angeles: Cheap Housing Close To Downtown L.A. 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 06, 2012) I have lived near the Westlake, Los Angeles area for almost two decades and would never stray too far away. The location is ideal to feel the urban pulse and vibrant heartbeat of L.A. while enjoying the city's unique and entertaining amenities. Walk to the area's best dining, bou ...Read More tique shopping, and blend in with the hip and happening community located just minutes away in downtown Los Angeles. Nearby Westlake attractions include the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the L.A. Museum complex on Exposition Park Boulevard, and the University of Southern California situated across the street from the fabulous museums.

Westlake attracts young urban professionals that enjoy meeting and mixing with a variety of people and cultures. From the local eclectic dining options to the multi-cultural museum exhibitions, Westlake living offers an historical and charming neighborhood to enjoy the arts, sciences and entertainment industry.

The majority of the Westlake residential properties are older homes built in the early 1900's with a dash of low-rise condos located near the city's main streets. Many of the condos are at least thirty years old and they remain one of the best bargain housing deals for central L.A. living.

Although older than most condos in Los Angeles County, many Westlake units are equipped with gourmet kitchens, one or more balconies, and upgraded with modern recessed lighting fixtures.

The downside to Westlake living is the growing crime rate and the limited street parking spaces for residents and guest street parking availability on holidays. However, with so many recreational and entertainment options in the tiny Westlake area, the parking issues are a minor disturbance to this trendy enclave retreat in the heart of L.A. Westlake is an ideal location for singles, couples and those who desire a swift and easy commute into the downtown Los Angeles area.
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unidad Park
      MacArthur Park
      Rockwood Park
      Hope and Peace Park
      Vista Hermosa Park
      Lake Street Park
      Maguire Gardens
      Echo Park

      Entertainment

      Westlake Theater
      Teragram Ballroom
      1100 Wilshire
      Bob Baker Marionette Theater
      Levitt Pavilion
      Frida Kahlo Theater
      Bootleg Theater
      7+FIG Art Space

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Perfect Donuts
      Chipotle
      Yoshinoya
      Jardin des Tuileries
      Spire73
      George's Greek Grill
      Quiznos

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westlake? Of all people who commute, 28.4% take public transportation in Westlake.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      23% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westlake? The cost of living in Westlake is 181/100 - which is 29% higher than California.
      Westlake
      181

      81% 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 Westlake? Westlake crime rates are 3,586, which are 26% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,586 per 100k people

      54% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      54% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Westlake? The median income in Westlake is $46,523 which is 27% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $46,52316% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,07023% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westlake 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 Westlake home prices? Westlake home prices are $755,085 - which is 84% higher than California
      Median home value
      $755,085309% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46955% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      9%

      87% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Westlake have good schools? The Westlake graduation rate is 55% - which is 32% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      55%

      34% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westlake a good place to live? Westlake has an overall rating of 85% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      3 total surveys

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