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Glassell Park, CA

Area Guide

A vibrant, hilly neighborhood in northeast LA

Urban Scenic Historic

Situated in the San Rafael Hills of northeastern Los Angeles, Glassell Park is a vibrant neighborhood regarded for its charming bungalows and sweeping hillside views. Glassell Park is experiencing explosive population growth, attracting many new residents with its historic character, central locale, and classic California lifestyle.

Residents enjoy access to Glassell Park’s redeveloped commercial corridors in addition to its ample potential for outdoor recreation. The neighborhood contains its namesake Glassell Park and is proximate to destinations like Rio de Los Angeles State Park, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, Elysian Park, and Griffith Park.

Nestled near Atwater Village and Silver Lake, Glassell Park sits in an ideal location atop steep hills with close access to Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Glendale, and Pasadena. Convenience to the 2, 5, and 110 freeways makes Glassell Park a top choice for many area commuters.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$87,050

Average: $117,413

Education

14,343

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

22,251

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Glassell Park has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

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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.