Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
15%
Echo Park
Echo Park, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,932
Population
29,479
Renter Mix
71% Rent
The genuine Los Angeles experience
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Residents of Echo Park rave that it’s the best neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. Biased or not, Echo Park has astounding landmarks and attractions. This trendy LA neighborhood houses the Dodger Stadium and has since 1962. This remarkable asset to the community brings innumerable tourists throughout the season.
The famous Lady of the Lake statue resides in Echo Park Lake, and the lake itself is surrounded by the public Echo Park. Lakefront green space with stunning city views, walking paths, pedal boats, and an indoor swimming pool are what make Echo Park memorable. Elysian Park is an underrated space in Echo Park with baseball fields, hiking trails, bike paths, and scenic views of LA.
Surrounded by four major freeways, Echo Park is as convenient and accessible as it gets. Just minutes from Chinatown and downtown Los Angeles, Echo Park is in close proximity to all of the big city’s greatest attractions. After you find your hip apartment in Echo Park, travel down the iconic Sunset Boulevard for the best coffee, eateries, and vibrant nightlife spots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,064
Average: $103,478
Education
12,805
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,233
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Echo Park has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Echo Park, CA is $1,599 for a studio, $1,932 for one bedroom, and $1,486 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Echo Park has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,932/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$5,321/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,068/month
814 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,534/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Echo Park, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chavez Ravine Arboretum
- Elysian Park
- Echo Park Lake
- Marsh Park
- Elyria Canyon Park
Airports
- Bob Hope
- 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 February 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.