Miracle Mile
A handful of restaurants
Known as LA’s Museum Row, the LA County Museum of Art, the Oscars Museum, the Korean American Museum and the Petersen Automotive Museum are among the many offerings. Despite the embarrassment of museums in the area, there's a lack of locally-owned dining spots. “There are a few in Miracle Mile, but Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Mid-City; that’s where all the restaurants are,” Taylor says. There are several national chains in the neighborhood, including Starbucks, Chipotle, Five Guys and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Shopping for necessities is done on nearby La Brea Avenue, which has a Target, CVS, Trader Joe’s and a couple of popular local toy stores.
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Proximity to The Grove
Although Miracle Mile is not the shopping destination it once was, its walkable proximity to The Grove is an absolute selling point. One of California’s most popular malls, The Grove is a sprawling shopping center and entertainment destination with fashion-forward stores like Nordstrom, lululemon and Gucci, and pop-up shops that are always coming in and out. Open 365 days a year, The Grove has a theme park atmosphere and looks more like a movie set than the average shopping center. It’s particularly picturesque around Christmastime, with artificial snow falling in the evening and Santa mixing it up with the kids. Free to ride, the double-decker trolley was built from a repurposed Boston streetcar from the 1950s and runs the length of the mall to the Original Farmers Market.
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Regular neighborhood events
Miracle Mile is brimming with activities and annual events. The TarFest Music & Art Festival at the La Brea Tar Pits has been going on each September for almost two decades. Each year, dozens of artists, vendors and food trucks come together for residents to enjoy. The Miracle Mile Small Business Stroll is a community event that allows locals an opportunity to congregate and support small businesses. An incredible event venue that has hosted The Oscars, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures promises regular exhibitions and space for film screenings. Each Friday from the spring through the fall, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts Jazz Nights featuring well-known soloists and group performers.
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Natural area around the tar pits
Landlocked in an urban jungle, Miracle Mile isn’t known for its abundant green space. Wilshire Green Park is a meticulously landscaped slice of West 8th Street with a walking path, lush foliage, a gazebo, a pocket playground and a turtle pond with koi fish. The most prominent natural area is the land surrounding the La Brea Tar Pits, the world-famous paleontological research and excavation site that has produced millions of fossils. “It’s not right in the neighborhood, but you’ve got Pan Pacific Park a few blocks north next to The Grove, which is the nicest big park in the area,” Taylor says. Situated on about 30 acres, the park has a playground with dedicated spaces for kids of all ages. The park is also home to the Pan Pacific Senior Activity Center, the Fairfax Branch Library and the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum.
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Spanish-style cottages
The historic homes in Miracle Mile are generally mid-size stucco cottages from the 1920s and ‘30s, with an average price tag of $2 million. There are Spanish-style houses with arched windows and clay-tile roofs and chateau-like Hollywood Regency homes with elegant front gardens and slate-tiled roofs; most have driveways, garages and patios, and some have private pools. There are also multistory condo buildings throughout the 20th century, where a two-bedroom unit averages $875,000 (plus a monthly HOA of about $600). The residential streets are sometimes wide and always lined with sidewalks; palm trees soar high above shrubs and small trees, with views of glassy office buildings in the distance.
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Public and private school options
Families with children in Miracle Mile are served by Los Angeles Unified, an above-average public school district with a B-plus grade from Niche. Kids can start their education at Hancock Park Elementary, an A-minus school with an A in diversity. There are 35 countries represented among the students, and 31 different languages are spoken. Above average with a B grade from Niche, John Burroughs Middle is a walkable community school. Established in 1873, Los Angeles High School is a C-plus school with an A-minus in teachers. The school is known for dozens of notable alumni, including George Takei, Mel Torme and Dustin Hoffman. "Given the price point in the neighborhood, many residents send their kids to private schools," Prats says. Shalhevet High School is the eighth-best Jewish school in California, according to Niche, which gives it an A grade.
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Uniquely walkable
Uniquely walkable in a notoriously unwalkable city, residents or Miracle Man can get around largely on foot, according to Peter Kinnaird, an agent with DPP Real Estate. “Location-wise, it’s close to everything, including downtown Los Angeles,” says Kinnaird. Regarding public transportation, there are bus routes along Wilshire, West 8th Street and W Olympic Boulevard. The Wilshire/Fairfax station was still under construction in mid-2024, and it will eventually link to the greater Metro Rail system. “This area can be trafficky at times, especially during rush hour when people are cutting through on Wilshire,” Taylor says. The neighborhood is situated between Santa Monica Boulevard and the 10, which connects to the broader metro area. Miracle Mile is about 15 miles north of Los Angeles International Airport, though the drive can take over an hour, depending on traffic.
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Amber Steinmetz-Cole
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Younger
Stephanie Younger
Compass
(424) 417-2755
904 Total Sales
2 in Miracle Mile
$751K - $895K Price Range
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Sherri Reese
Sherri Reese
Robert Pitts Estates
(323) 676-2417
12 Total Sales
1 in Miracle Mile
$1,450,000 Price
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Devin McNichol
Devin McNichol
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Beverly Hills
(424) 544-8484
108 Total Sales
1 in Miracle Mile
$2,285,000 Price
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Ricky Mitchell
Ricky Mitchell
The Passman Group, Inc.
(520) 462-0924
16 Total Sales
2 in Miracle Mile
$1.7M - $1.9M Price Range
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Koeun Hwang
Koeun Hwang
Happy Haus Inc.
(323) 676-1754
48 Total Sales
1 in Miracle Mile
$830,000 Price
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Blake Hartzell
Blake Hartzell
Compass
(206) 785-3038
6 Total Sales
1 in Miracle Mile
$1,600,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
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- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Wilshire Green Park
- Trails
- Playground
LA High Memorial Park
- Playground
Harold A Henry Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
George C. Page Park
Queen Anne Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Mansfield Ave Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Miracle Mile | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Miracle Mile Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $1,557,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,660,000
Median Sale Price
$1,557,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,999,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,605,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$775,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
260
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$718
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,653
Number of Homes for Sale
74
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,274
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,105
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,408
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
854
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
455
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 202 - 5pm
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Sunday, Jul 202 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jul 202 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
45,021
Median Age
39
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,207
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,447
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
62.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62
/ 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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