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Broadway-Manchester

Broadway-Manchester

Urban Core Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles County 90003, 90061

$656,383 Average Value
$512 Average Price per Sq Ft
26 Homes For Sale
DTLA view from the south central neighborhood of Broadway Manchester, Los Angeles.
DTLA view from the south central neighborhood of Broadway Manchester, Los Angeles.

Urban living in Broadway-Manchester outside of DTLA

Situated in South Los Angeles, Broadway-Manchester spans just one and a half square miles, but thanks to its location, it provides its roughly 30,000 residents a city-like feel and access to everything there is to do and see in LA County. “We have a lot of families coming in, so the area is more family inclined, opposed to business oriented, like Downtown Los Angeles,” says Diana Escobedo, a library assistant at the nearby community Woodcrest Library. The neighborhood has restaurants, urban park areas, zoning for a huge public school district and convenient access to retail and major grocery stores. Metro Los Angeles buses and Interstates 105 and 110 provide locals with easy routes for commutes throughout the city and beyond, so those who are not in walking distance to work can quickly get to other neighborhoods. Broadway-Manchester is also within 5 miles of major general health center, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. Overall, Broadway-Manchester is an urban residential neighborhood with churches, schools, daycares, restaurants and convenient stores dotting its map.

Broadway-Manchester’s array of starter homes and turnkey properties

Homebuyers looking in Broadway-Manchester can find homes laid out in a grid pattern, with plenty of sidewalks, allowing easy access around the neighborhood by foot. However, most residents, in true Los Angeles fashion, own a car. Homes are primarily bungalows from the 1920s with Spanish-style influences, such as stucco facades in warm colors, barrel tile roofs and small, covered front patios, perfect for visiting with a neighbor. Lot sizes run a bit small, but there is plenty of room for a front lawn and a backyard with a patio or detached garage. Prices and sizes range from 800-square-foot starter homes beginning at $200,000 to turnkey 1,000-square-foot dwellings for just over $1 million. Escobedo says that the neighborhood is “starting to get more people,” so housing costs have been slowly increasing since the pandemic.

A popular style in the Broadway Manchester neighborhood are the Spanish Mission homes.
A popular style in the Broadway Manchester neighborhood are the Spanish Mission homes.
A row of well kept homes with small yards and driveways in Broadway Manchester, Los Angeles.
A row of well kept homes with small yards and driveways in Broadway Manchester, Los Angeles.
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Indulging at Roscoe’s and shopping Superior

For dining out, residents of Broadway-Manchester have easy access to a restaurant that many of its patrons travel miles to visit: Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles. Located off Manchester Avenue is the South LA location of the famous local chain, which has been an institution since 1975. While many people dine at Roscoe’s for their eponymous entrée (two or three pieces of fried chicken with a side of waffles slathered in melted butter and syrup), the locals know that Roscoe’s also sells a range of authentic soul food dishes, including biscuits and gravy, red beans and rice, cornbread, greens and potato salad. After the main course, customers can treat themselves to some banana pudding. Shopping is also convenient in Broadway-Manchester for those who prefer to prepare meals from home. Situated throughout the neighborhood are locally owned corner stores for quick access to everyday essentials. For a bigger grocery run, Superior Grocers is off Avalon Boulevard. Target and Lowe’s are about 3 to 4 miles away, and spots such as Crenshaw Shopping Center have outlets, retail and other big-name stores. The closest Walmart is about 6 miles east.

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Broadway Manchester.
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Broadway Manchester.
Superior Grocers is located on Broadway Manchester.
Superior Grocers is located on Broadway Manchester.
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Broadway-Manchester students attend LA public schools

The Los Angeles Unified School District encompasses the neighborhood's public schools, including several elementary, middle and high schools. Younger children may attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary, which serves approximately 800 students from kindergarten to Grade 6 and earns a C on Niche. The school was named after Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox, a prominent educator who dedicated his life to advancing the quality of education in the Black community. It offers many programs for its students, including a thriving dual language program that started with the kindergarten class of 2018, and continues to grow among the grade levels, plus programs for students with learning disabilities. Students can then head to Samuel Gompers Middle, which also scores a C. To finish grade school, Broadway-Manchester teens can attend C-rated Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy. There are several private, faith-based schools in the area as well.

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is located on Broadway Manchester, Los Angeles.
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is located on Broadway Manchester, Los Angeles.
Samuel Gompers Middle School is located in Broadway-Manchester, CA.
Samuel Gompers Middle School is located in Broadway-Manchester, CA.
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Getting outside and active in Broadway-Manchester

For fresh air and exercise, many residents head to Green Meadows Recreation Center, located off East 89th Street. Basketball courts are open morning and night, thanks to outdoor lighting. The baseball diamond and tennis courts are also lighted for evening play. Kids can enjoy two large, colorful playgrounds, with swings, slides and plenty of climbing structures. Locals can host a picnic at any of the tables dotting the green space or relax under a tall shady tree. Located inside the recreation center are more basketball courts and an indoor gym for the rare Southern California days when the weather is not so pleasant. For a pop of green space and playgrounds in the middle of the concrete jungle, small urban parks, such as 111th Place Pocket Park and Wall Street Park, are available.

Locals enjoy stretching their legs on the walking paths at the nearby Magic Johnson Park
Locals enjoy stretching their legs on the walking paths at the nearby Magic Johnson Park
Families enjoying the playground at Magic Johnson Park near Broadway Manchester.
Families enjoying the playground at Magic Johnson Park near Broadway Manchester.
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Getting around Broadway-Manchester and LA County

Broadway-Manchester's central location makes it convenient for many spots in LA, including the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is 11 miles away, El Segundo Beach, 13 miles away, and downtown LA, within 9 miles. Thanks to the 110 running along the western part of the neighborhood, getting to these places, and everywhere else in LA County, is manageable. Public transportation is also available via Metro bus services.

Public transportation runs up and down all of the main streets in Broadway Manchester.
Public transportation runs up and down all of the main streets in Broadway Manchester.
Aerial of the 101 freeway located in the south-central neighborhood of Broadway Manchester.
Aerial of the 101 freeway located in the south-central neighborhood of Broadway Manchester.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Los Angeles International

15 min drive

Bus

Main St & 90th St

Bus

Main St & Colden Ave (Southbound)

Bus

Broadway & 88th

Bus

Main St & Century Blvd (Northbound)

Bus

Century & Broadway

Bus

Main St & 92nd St (Northbound)

Bus

Imperial & Main

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Broadway-Manchester US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$572,500
Median Single Family Price
$600,000
Median Townhouse Price
$799,450
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$512
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Last 12 months Home Sales
132
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$624,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,192
Median Year Built
1928
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,104
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
27,481
Median Age
32
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,137
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,415

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
54.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

60 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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