Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
East Los Angeles, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,170
Population
106,801
Renter Mix
65% Rent
One of LA’s oldest and most influential communities
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Historic
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Located about five miles from Downtown Los Angeles, East Los Angeles is one of LA’s oldest and most influential communities. East Los Angeles is credited for housing Chicano political demonstrations and helping shape the unique culture SoCal is known for. Although the area is undergoing redevelopment, the community’s roots are preserved throughout town through special events, shops, restaurants, businesses, and more. Praised across SoCal for authentic eats, be sure to grab an authentic elote or bacon-wrapped hot dog from a street vendor or local restaurant! Similar to other California towns, the rentals here tend to lean towards the high end, but the price tag is worth it. Along with being surrounded by culture, East LA has several amazing parks, a large commercial center, and access to iconic beaches like Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica. The area is also convenient to California State University, Los Angeles.
Explore the City
Catch the Interstate 710 or the 5 to head to downtown Los Angeles.
Whittier Boulevard is a popular street in East Los Angeles where you can find food & shopping.
A lake in East Los Angeles is a local favorite spot.
Lupes Burritos in East Los Angeles is always busy.
Check out some of the local trinkets for sale inside of El Mercadito.
Take a stroll at Belvedere Park in East Los Angeles.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,085
Average: $71,594
Education
11,764
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
49,603
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Los Angeles has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
65%
Non-Renters
35%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in East Los Angeles, CA is $686 for a studio, $1,170 for one bedroom, and $1,450 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Los Angeles has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,170/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$3,208/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,622/month
458 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,932/month
1,151 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Los Angeles, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hollenbeck Lake
- Pio Pico State Historic Park
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
- Audubon Center at Debs Park
- Elysian Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.