In the early- to mid-20th century, Mid-City Angelenos in boxy suits and fedoras and A-line skirts lined up along Pico Boulevard to catch the old P Line of the Los Angeles Railway to what was then the hypermodern business district of Downtown LA. The Los Angeles Railway is long-defunct, but the Los Angeles Metro is striving to replace what was lost. These days, commuters queue at the new Metro station at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Vermont Avenue to catch the B-Line or the D-Line to their own jobs in this sprawling City of Angels. “The light rail was a gift to the community. It goes right through Mid-City to Santa Monica Pier and to Downtown and the Civic Center,” says Charlie Clarke, a longtime LA resident and local Realtor from Compass. “A lot of people moving to LA for the first time look in Mid-City because it’s less expensive than Miracle Mile to the north and it’s centrally located,” says Clark. “Prices have gone up exponentially as the neighborhood has become more crowded.”
Historic homes and modern mansions
Developers built most of the area’s homes from the mid-1920s to the 1930s. Several Tudor houses and cottages in English styles are scattered around the neighborhood, while the neighborhood’s Craftsman homes emphasize simple architecture and clean lines. Most of Mid-City’s Spanish homes have spacious floor plans and large yards, perfect for entertaining guests or cultivating a flowerbed or vegetable garden. “It’s got a great location, a real suburban feel, and you’re close to great dining and nightlife spots like West Adams and Miracle Mile,” says Realtor Jose Prats of AKG, who has lived and worked in the area for over a decade. Mid-City’s historic bungalows generally sell for $1.3 to $1.9 million, while more spacious modern homes in the neighborhood typically sell for between $2 and $3 million.
Two story craftsman homes are common throughout Mid-City, California.
Tudor and English-style homes are scattered around the Mid-City neighborhood.
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Mid-City Education
Mid-City’s public schools are run by the Los Angeles Unified School District. Alta Loma Elementary received a B for its teacher performance from the school rankings site Niche. New Los Angeles Chater Middle School has a 6-out-of-10 on GreatStudents, while Alexander Hamilton High School has an impressive 7-out-of-10 on the site, and is generally regarded as one of the best non-magnet schools in the LA Unified School District. Students may also attend local private or charter institutions like the LA Center for Enriched Studies, a college preparatory school for children in grades 6 through 12 that’s ranked in the top five middle schools in the state.
Alta Loma Elementary School serves students in Mid-City.
The L.A. Center for Enriched Studies is a top college preparatory school in Mid-City, CA.
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Mid-City Parks
Pocket parks and playgrounds pepper the neighborhood’s landscape, offering a respite for families and individuals. Parents can bring the kids to the playground or pet a furry friend in Genesee Avenue Park. Play tennis with a friend at Queen Anne Park or cool off in the pool inside the nearby Queen Anne Recreation Center. Proximity to renowned LA attractions and major freeways gives Mid-City a lively and bustling character and offers residents access to the best of the city.
Mid-City
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Pico Boulevard shopping and dining
The local shopping landscape features a blend of independent shops and familiar retail chains, along with major supermarkets like Vons and Ralphs. Pico Boulevard stands out as a key commercial artery where vintage clothing stores, specialty boutiques, and art galleries offer a variety of shopping experiences.
The area is home to a growing roster of restaurants serving dishes from across the globe. This reflects the neighborhood's multicultural makeup, with an impressive range of food options, including Ethiopian, Mexican, Korean and Middle Eastern cuisines. locals can sip a cup of cold brew in the eclectic dining room at Paper or Plastik Café, or enjoy a savory po’boy at Stevie’s Creole Café. The neighborhood also offers a number of nightlife options, like popular local music venue The Mint.
Grab a cup of coffee or a sandwich at Paper or Plastik in Mid-City, CA.
Mid City residents can relax at Bloom Cafe for a juice or coffee.
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Major LA attractions
Mid-City residents live a stone’s throw from some of LA’s world-class attractions. Residents can learn about Ice Age species through the excavation site and re-created prehistoric garden at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, or head to the adjacent Pavilion for Japanese Art, which celebrates decades of Japanese culture. Walk under the warm glow of Los Angeles’ Urban Light project, right next to the home of thousands of artworks in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Los Angeles Museum of Art is located minutes from Mid City and is a major LA attraction.
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Getting around town
The neighborhood is served by several major roads, including Venice Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, which are critical for both local and commuter traffic. These thoroughfares also host several bus lines that connect Mid-City to Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and other key areas across the city.
The Metro Expo Line, which runs just north of Mid-City, provides rail service connecting the area to Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica. This line enhances the accessibility of Mid-City, making it an attractive location for commuters and reducing the reliance on car travel in a city known for significant traffic congestion.
Mid-City is filled with bus stops to get you around town with ease via public transportation.
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Parks in this Area
Syd Kronenthal Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Genesee Avenue Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Robertson Recreational Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Queen Anne Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Reynier Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Gladys Jean Wesson Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
16 min drive
Bus
Robertson & Kincardine
Bus
Venice & Spaulding
Bus
Venice & Cattaraugus
Bus
Cadillac & La Cienega
Bus
Pico & Rimpau
Bus
Washington & Crenshaw
Bus
Robertson & Cadillac
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mid-City
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mid-City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid-City, Los Angeles sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid-City, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $1,330,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
47,396
Median Age
38
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,033
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,308
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.6%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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